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FFDShow vs LAVfilters

A side-by-side look at FFDShow and LAVfilters. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

FFDShow

FFDShow

Video & Movies

FFDShow is a free open source codec and video filter that can handle most video and audio formats. It allows playback of various media formats as well as post-processing of video, including deinterlacing and resizing.

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LAVfilters

LAVfilters

Video & Movies

LAVfilters is an open-source software package for Microsoft Windows that allows Windows Media Player, Media Center, and other DirectShow-based players to play various video and audio formats that the operating system normally does not support, such as MKV, FLAC, and H.264 videos.

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