Popular package of audio and video codecs
DivX is one of the world’s most-wanted audio and video codec packages, not only in Russia but globally as well. On computers and browsers alike, files in popular formats (DivX, AVI, MKV MP4 MOV with the option for DivX To Go) can be played back without much quality loss but size reduction; making this codec an essential option when DVD discs weren’t yet widely accessible; furthermore its latest iterations offer additional functions (conversion viewing via DLNA network creating clips etc)!
History lesson. DivX download for windows 10 was first made publicly available in September 1999 by French programmers MaxMorice Gej (Jerome) Rota who made an MPEG-4 Version 3 hack and posted their results online so any visitor to their website could download free copies. American company Circuit City created an informal greeting by placing a smiling face next to its name as it attempted to market Digital Video Express systems – discs at highly reduced costs but paying extra for playback; hackers tried unsuccessfully to break its access codes but the company suddenly vanished from American markets, while their legacy survived as part of another breakout format.
Since version 7 of DivX download for mac codec was introduced, MKV and H.264 AVC support became standard across most standard players (even Full HD 1080 expansion support is present). At the same time an independent team took OpenDivX as their starting point to develop its main competitor (essentially an analogue version) XviD as its primary rival codec.
When updating to a newer version, the interface for DivX does not change significantly; its English user-interface remains virtually the same; therefore inexperienced users should leave all settings as is as unwisely changing any can cause playback degradation as well as additional system load.
At least, without too much harm being caused to your computer, it is safe to experiment with various speed and quality settings: (Fast = no analysis is produced); Standard = all codec functions active
Slow: Slowing the work of the codec (with intended increases in quality due to modifications of its mechanism of bitrate).
Stop and select one of the predefined profiles for encoding: Handheld – designed specifically to fit portable devices with resolution of 176×144 pixels and no more than 15 frames/second; In this mode you must first disable B-frames;
Portable Devices – Portable devices should have resolutions lower than 352×240 with 30 frames/second or 352×288 with 25 frames / second; Home Theatre Devices (HTBs, VCRs etc) typically support resolutions up to 720×480 at 30 frames per second or 576 at 25 frames per second based on your requirements;
High Definition files support higher resolution. Such files must be played exclusively on a computer. Maximum Resolution (1280×720, 30 FPS).
So why do most users look to download DivX free of charge? In addition to playing these formats, this codec pack enables viewers to enjoy movies with interactive elements (menus, subtitles and alternate audio streams) built right in.
DivX Codec seamlessly integrates with professional video editing applications like Adobe Premiere, Pinnacle Studio, Ulead Video Studio and VirtualDub allowing seamless editing workflow.
Trial versions of DivX come equipped with not only its codec pack, player and web player; but also with an H.264 Decoder which enables Full HD playback without overburdening CPU resources.
DivX download for windows full version DNLA compatible devices have now been integrated into this version, giving users access to media content on any compatible device without being obliged to preload their flash drives, discs or wires with content before viewing media content on them.
Now available are new profiles designed to make video viewing for iPad and iPhone easier, including subtitles, audio tracks and interactive elements that users can add themselves. In addition, MPG, TS, VOB and SVCD files will support this new version as well as more complex file types like these ones.
What constitutes the contents of a package of DivX codecs?
- DivX Plus Player;
- DivX Plus Codec Pack (the codec pack itself for playback of media files on any player);
- DivX Plus Web Player (player in web environments);
- DivX Plus Converter (a trial converter that lasts 15 days until its license must be purchased, after which time either way may be considered valid).
- At any time, DivX files can always be easily retrieved by using our server through an appropriate link.
Additional Information
- Developer: DivX, Inc.
- License:Â Freeware
- Age Restrictions:Â 0+
- Category: Codecs
- Compatibility:Â Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP