codec

/ˈkoʊdɛk/
noun
  1. A device or computer program that compresses and decompresses digital audio or video data.
    • Modern codecs allow high-quality streaming even on slow internet connections.
    • The video file wouldn't play until I installed the right codec.
    • The camera uses a new codec to save storage space while keeping clear images.
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