06/19/2008 Internet

Why Can't Windows Media Player Play ASF files with MJPEG Video Data?

MJPEG (Motion JPEG) format is a usual multimedia format which is widely adopted by IP based video camera, non - linear video editing systems as well.

Where Can we run into with MJPEG? How to Create it?

With the rapid development of advanced tech, our cellphones has never been stopped to be desinged as relaxing, recreational, and reliable gadget. What can we get from a latest cellphone?

I think youth would prefer listening to their favorite songs by transferring them to phones, take photos by the build - in camera, and make their own video files by the lightweight camcorder of a cellphone.

The most convenient tool to take web photos is IP network Camera, which enables users to show his appearance through this smart gadget, take photos and then upload them to blogs, or personal webpages. These photos would be saved as .mjpeg format. Don't you want to share these happines with your friends? While how can they enjoy them?

A Digital camcorder will also create MJPEG files due to its configurations and designs. How can we play these motion JPEG files on PC? Indeed, Windows Media Player is powerful enough for decoding multimedia files, however, this is the rare format that Windows Media Player cannot work out. How about Real Player? Well, it's very pity to discover Real Player cannot play this format either!

What is ASF and Why cannot Play it by Windows Media Player?

ASF, short for advanced streaming format, is launched by Microsoft in 1998. With more web source adapting, this kind of multimedia format is widely accepted.

As it is increasingly popular these days, many related formats have come up - so, some users may run into an ASF file with MJPEG video data, which cannot be played directly by Windows Media Player.

How to Normally Play ASF files with MJPEG Video Data by Windows Media Player?

If you download or create an ASF file with MJPEG video data, and decide to share with your friends, do not forget to send them an MJPEG Codec to help play in Windows Media Player, as the latest version of DirectX cannot support these kinds of formats.