Codec

Short for "coder-decoder," is a software or hardware tool that is used to compress and decompress digital media, such as audio, video, and images. Codecs are essential for efficient storage, transmission, and playback of multimedia content. They work by encoding (compressing) data for storage or transmission and decoding (decompressing) it for playback or editing. Codecs are used in various applications, including video streaming, video conferencing, digital media players, video editing software, and more