Having the ability to play audio and video files on Manjaro Linux is one of the most essential and basic features for a lot of users. Unfortunately, due to the plethora of media codecs in circulation and the licenses that protect them, it's not always as easy as it sounds.
In this guide, we'll show you the software and third party codecs that you can install on your Manjaro Linux system for maximum compatibility. By the end of this tutorial, your computer should be able to open and play almost any video or audio file you throw at it.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://linuxconfig.org/how-to-install-third-party-codecs-extras-on-manjaro-linux