RealMedia

real	VLC can decode this container. The module name to use at the command line is real, but you can also use rm.

RealMedia is a type of file designed by RealNetworks, and can be played with the proprietary RealPlayer. RealPlayer is avaliable for Windows, Mac OS, MacOS X and Linux. Additionally, Helix Player may be able to play some files, but it lacks the proprietary codecs in some realmedia files.

RealMedia files are normally streamed over RTSP connections.

Accepted codecs

• rv: RealVideo
• ra: MPEG-4 audio
• a52, dnet: A/52 audio
• cook: Cook audio codec
• 28_8: 28.8 audio codec
• RealAlternative: Installs, and allows RealMedia files to be played in Media Player Classic
• sipr? Possibly unsupported

Compatability

Currently, VLC media player can only play the audio on some .rm files.

Source code

• modules/demux/real.c (input demuxer)