Product overview
Microsoft Camera Codec Pack enables RAW image previewing and thumbnail generation on Windows x64 systems. This free utility is provided by Microsoft and falls into the Design & Photography category, specifically under viewers and catalog tools. It is distributed at no charge and intended for users who need native support for camera RAW formats within Windows explorer and compatible applications.
Compatibility and release details
- Version: 16.0.0652.0621
- Last updated: September 8, 2011
- Supported platforms: Windows Vista and earlier editions
Language support includes several common user locales, for example:
- Spanish
- German
- English
Popularity and download figures
The package was added to our catalogue in 2011 and has recorded a total of 32,661 downloads since then. In the most recent reporting week it saw 54 new installations.
This codec pack sees heavier adoption in certain regions, notably:
- United States
- Indonesia
- India
Suggested substitute
If you’re looking for an alternative, consider:
- Canon RAW Codec (free)
This alternative is often recommended for users needing additional RAW format coverage or vendor-specific support.
Technical
- Windows
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- Italian
- Japanese
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- Polish
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- Chinese (Simplified)
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