MainConcept's Reference application is unique in that it creates an ecosystem for MainConcept codec plug-ins. The Reference application is provided as a free download and contains all the available MainConcept codec plug-ins, fully functional, in demo mode (demo rendered output video contains a watermark). Users can purchase full versions of codec plug-ins that suit their needs from the MainConcept web store, providing maximum flexibility and affordability.

Currrently supported codecs include:

MPEG-2 (incl. MPEG-1)
H.264/AVC (Professional Version)
H.264/AVC (Broadcast Version)
MPEG-4 Part 2
VC-1 Pro
DVCPRO HD
JPEG2000
Dolby Digital Professional
Dolby Digital Plus Pro