How do I install media codecs?

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What is the easiest way to install all the media codec available for Ubuntu? I am having issues with multiple applications prompting me to install codecs before they can play my files.

score 2 · Answer 1 · edited Aug 08 '14 at 00:42

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If you are missing Codecs, you can try this command:

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras

That should install the missing packages for multimedia.

edited Aug 08 '14 at 00:42

amanthethy

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answered Aug 07 '14 at 16:03

AllGamer

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score 1 · Answer 2 · edited Aug 08 '14 at 00:24

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MP3 is an audio format. Ubuntu can play both out of the box. Use Rhythmbox Music Player for audio and Ubuntu's default video player.

You can also use VLC which plays both.

edited Aug 08 '14 at 00:24

Eliah Kagan

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answered Aug 07 '14 at 15:19

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How do I install media codecs?

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