video codec detection

[bhxtyrant]

Hey guys,
I was wondering is there any software that can detect what codec a video file was encoded with?I am an active encxoded of video files and am always on the hunt for better codecs.Recently i came across a video file with very good quality to size ratio and am trying to find out exactly what codec was used.Up to this point i have always used DivX Since in my expierience it has always had the best quailty to size ratio's i my tests.Any opinions and suggestions would be welcome.

[Reverend]

I always use GSpot (http://www.afterdawn.com/software/video_software/video_tools/gspot.cfm)

[bhxtyrant]

Thanks Rev,this should do perfectly.Does it detect from all formats?

[Reverend]

Thanks Rev,this should do perfectly.Does it detect from all formats? Yep, should do.

[bhxtyrant]

Hm doesnt seem to work with .mov files.Do you happen to know any that will work with .mov and .mp4 as well?

[Reverend]

Try this one: AVIcodec (http://avicodec.duby.info/)

[Reverend]

Or try another identifier from here (http://www.free-codecs.com/Software/Codec_Identifiers.htm)