| Original author(s) | Steven Greenberg |
|---|---|
| Discontinued | 2.70a / February 22, 2007 |
| Development status | Stalled |
| Platform | Microsoft Windows |
| Type | Video file information |
| License | Freeware |
| Website | gspot.headbands.com |
GSpot is a Windows-based freeware designed to identify codecs used in video files. In addition, the application checks if the required DirectShow filters or Video for Windows codecs are installed and configured for proper playback. While originally created to support AVI, it was expanded to include full support for Ogg and limited support for other commercial container formats, including versions of MPEG, QuickTime movie, and Windows Media Video. Due to its ceased development many long-time users have turned to MediaInfo for the identification of newer video files (ie .m2ts files).