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What is an ActiveX Video Codec?

April 26, 2017ActiveX codec video

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What is an ActiveX Video Codec?

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An ActiveX video codec is an ActiveX software program or device that allows video compression and decompression for creating digital video. The ActiveX compression usually utilizes lossy data compression. In the past, video was only stored on magnetic tape as an analog signal. Upon the introduction of the compact disc, it became very easy to start storing and using videos in a digital form, and different video technologies began to emerge. Video and audio call for different customized compression methods, which led to the development of ActiveX Video Codec.