.DIVX File Extension
DivX-Encoded Movie
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What is a DIVX file?
A DIVX file is a video file encoded using the DivX codec, a technology developed by DivX to compress video data while maintaining good visual quality. It supports high-definition video resolutions, including up to 1080p (a display resolution with a pixel count of 1920 by 1080), often storing movies, TV shows, and other high-quality video content. DIVX files became especially popular in the early 2000s during the rise of digital video downloads and CD/DVD video storage.
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The DivX format is based on MPEG-4 Part 2 video compression and has evolved to support advanced features like multiple audio tracks, subtitles, chapters, and menu navigation. While it began as a proprietary format for Windows-based PCs, support for DivX playback expanded over time to include many third-party media players, DVD and Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and smart TVs. However, the format has become less common in recent years due to the rise of newer codecs like H.264 and H.265.
How to open a DIVX file
You can open DIVX files with various media players, including DivX and VLC media player. To open a DIVX file with the DivX media player, select File → Open or drag and drop the DIVX file onto the DivX program.
How to convert a DIVX file
Several media players and video editors, including VLC media player and Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate, can convert DIVX files to other formats.
For example, VLC media player can convert DIVX files to the following: