Supported formats

Depending on the compression method used, not all files of the specified formats can be opened.

Images

▷ JPEG/JPG.

With very large image files, it can take longer for the images to be displayed.

Compressed audio files

▷ MP3.

▷ WMA.

▷ OGG.

▷ AAC.

Compressed video files

▷ SVCD.

▷ MPEG1.

▷ MPEG2.

▷ MPEG4/DivX.

Digital Rights Management (DRM)

In some cases, it may not be possible to play CDs/DVDs with integrated Digital Rights Management (DRM).

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