do i still need cccp when watching anime

Is CCCP still a codec pack?

Codec packs are kind of out. CCCP is not a codec pack and it's still my go-to over VLC. Edit: wow did I make a huge mistake. CCCP is indeed a codec pack; I don't know what I was thinking.

Will there ever be a new codec/container/format for anime?

I don't think there will be a new codec/container/format that'll be used in the mainstream, or by the fansub community. Most video apps on mobile can watch anime too. If your device is good it can run 10-bit mkv files even. Don't bother with codec packs. Use VLC or mpv which have all the decoders and subtitle renderers built in.

Why is the mpchc codec so popular among anime fans?

Most fansubbed Anime fans find that the combination of MPCHC and a codec pack has good subtitle support, so it's popular among those groups.

Should I use CCCP or On2?

The CCCP staff recommends to not use On2's included registry patch, but rather turn on or off any necessary codecs within the CCCP settings menu. In 2009, the German C't magazine recommended CCCP as the only trustworthy Codec pack available today.

What is CCCP in anime?

CCCP was created to fulfill the following: Alleviate the major problems caused by conflicting codec packs. Provide a video media playback standard for the anime community. Be capable of playing back most common video media files and formats. Be easy to install and uninstall — even for users with no technical knowledge.

What is CCCP for Windows?

The CCCP is made only for the Microsoft Windows operating system and works with Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10.

Can you use On2 with CCCP?

The CCCP staff recommends to not use On2's included registry patch, but rather turn on or off any necessary codecs within the CCCP settings menu. In 2009, the German C't magazine recommended CCCP as the only trustworthy Codec pack available today.

Which is better, CCCP or MPCHC?

CCCP is probably the better choice if you want to use MPCHC. As you can see, it isn't as black-and-white as a lot of people make it out to be. We don't love the idea of codec packs, and as we said before, we don't recommend them to most users.

What is a codec pack?

Codec packs are pieces of software that attempt to make the process easier by installing a number of different codecs at once, so you don't have to deal with finding each one individually.

Does Windows Media Player support codecs?

If you use Windows Media Player or have a home theater PC that uses Windows Media Center, your codec support is limited, and you'll want a codec pack to beef it up. Alternatively, you could use a media center like XBMC, which doesn't require any codec packs but will play almost any video.

What is a CCCP?

Combined Community Codec Pack (CCCp) is a filter pack that was specifically built for playing anime.The CCCP was created to replace the video playback packs provided by several anime fansub groups in favor of a single reliable pack capable of decoding practically any groups' files - without breaking compatibility for other formats. Since then it has grown into a pack that can decode more or less anything that you will run into during your travels on the internet.

Does CCCP work with Nero?

The CCCP is focused on decoding video files, not encoding them, so there are issues with some video production and editing software--for instance, it doesn't play well with some Nero components, and it asks to disable them when you install the pack.

Overview

The Combined Community Codec Pack, more commonly referred to by its acronym CCCP, is a now-obsolete collection of codecs (video compression filters) packed for Microsoft Windows, designed originally for the playback of anime fansubs. The CCCP was developed and maintained by members of various fansubbing groups.
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