Video format
What is a DIVX file?
A DIVX file is an AVI-style file with DivX (MPEG-4 Part 2) video. DivX made full films fit on a CD in the early 2000s, and certified DVD players to play its files.
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When to use DIVX
Convert DIVX files to MP4 for modern devices, or keep them for a DivX player.
It is best for old DivX-certified DVD players and TVs, and it opens on DivX-certified DVD players and VLC.
How to open it: VLC plays DIVX files.
| Full name | DivX Video |
|---|---|
| Extensions | .divx |
| MIME type | video/divx |
| Introduced | 2001 |
| Compression | Lossy |
| Usually contains | MPEG-4 Part 2 video with MP3 audio |
| Support | Legacy format |
| Typical size | A feature film was typically 700 MB |
Good at
- Plays on old DivX-certified hardware
Not so good at
- Old codec: bigger and softer than H.264
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The common mistake
A .divx file is usually just an AVI renamed, so changing the extension to .avi is often enough for players that refuse it.
Questions
What is a DIVX file?
DIVX (DivX Video) is an AVI-style file with DivX (MPEG-4 Part 2) video. DivX made full films fit on a CD in the early 2000s, and certified DVD players to play its files.
How do I open a DIVX file?
VLC plays DIVX files.
How do I convert DIVX to another format?
Pick the target on this page, or open the Video Converter, drop the DIVX file and choose a format. It converts in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.