Resonant Raman spectroscopy studies of Mn, Co-codoped ZnO films were carried out using the 325 nm laser as the excitation source. The mixed mode character of the longitudinal optical LO phonon reveals that the resonant Raman spectra of the films can be used to test the c-axis orientation degree of their crystallite grains. The ratio of integrated Raman intensities between the 2LO to LO changes as a function of annealing temperatures, which reaches maximum at about 800 ° C and demonstrates the variation of electron-LO phonon coupling in the films. These can provide helpful information for the fabrication of ZnO based functional films and for the development of their future applications. © 2008 American Institute of Physics.