Skype Video Conferencing - Are they using a proprietary codec?

April 12th, 2005 • Related • Filed Under

I just read a post on Skypejournal where they were testing Skype’s video conferencing service beta. The quality experienced at times was better than SightSpeed, which is impressive has SightSpeed have some impressive codecs.

Does anyone know what codecs Skype are using? Are they proprietary?

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Everton is based in London and has worked in the internet and mobile space for over ten years now, and before that worked in corporate strategy and consulting. He has a degree in Economics from Cambridge University, and currently runs the Portal and online operations for one of the largest ISPs in the UK. He also writes for Windows 7 News.

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  1. #1

    Comment by Phones on 14 April 2005:

    I haven't had time to look at Skype codecs. I'm just learning how to use all the features….

  2. #2

    Comment by apakian on 15 April 2005:

    The codec is skypeSee
    at
    http://www.skypesee.com
    or
    http://www.wigiwigi.com

  3. #3

    Comment by Everton Blair on 15 April 2005:

    Thanks apakian. I visited the sites you posted and you seem to be directly involved in the projects. Can you share any more information about the codecs?

  4. #4

    Comment by Hotels Resorts Flights on 24 July 2008:

    The codec is Skypesee. I have a good contact. Let me know if you need more info.

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