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Xvid Video Format
Xvid MPEG-4 Video
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How to Convert Video to XVID
To convert file format to XVID has always been easy using our video converter to XVID tool. Here's how:
Step 1: Upload your file
Click on the 'Choose File' button to upload your file (Supported formats: ).
Step 2: Select the XVID Format
Select XVID in convert to format list.
Step 3: Edit options
Now, you have multiple options like quality, resize etc, based on XVID format.
Step 4: Download Converted File
Once the conversion is complete, click the 'Download' button to save the converted XVID file hassle-free!
Xvid — Open Source MPEG-4 ASP Codec
Xvid is a free and open-source video codec library based on MPEG-4 Part 2 Advanced Simple Profile — the same standard as DivX. It was originally forked from the OpenDivX project in 2001 after licensing disputes, and quickly became the community favourite for high-quality MPEG-4 ASP encoding. Xvid videos are typically stored in AVI containers with MP3 or AC-3 audio.
Xvid vs DivX
Xvid and DivX use the same MPEG-4 ASP encoding standard and are generally interoperable — a DivX player can play Xvid files and vice versa. Xvid was favoured by the open-source community and is often considered to produce slightly better quality at the same bitrate compared to contemporaneous DivX encoders.
Converting Xvid Files with LetsConvert
LetsConvert converts Xvid AVI files to MP4, MKV, MOV, WebM, and other formats. Xvid video (MPEG-4 ASP) is transcoded to H.264 for modern container targets. The associated MP3 or AC-3 audio is preserved or transcoded as required.
Why Convert from Xvid?
Xvid/MPEG-4 ASP is significantly less efficient than H.264 or H.265 and has inconsistent support on modern streaming sticks, smart TVs, and mobile devices.
Common Xvid Conversion Targets
- Xvid → MP4: Transcode to H.264 MP4 for universal compatibility.
- Xvid → MKV: Convert to MKV, keeping or replacing the Xvid codec.
- Xvid → AVI: Re-encode to H.264 inside an AVI container for legacy player support with better compression.
Frequently Asked Questions: Xvid Format
What is the relationship between Xvid and DivX?
Both are implementations of the MPEG-4 Part 2 (ASP) standard. DivX is commercial software from DivX, Inc.; Xvid is the GPL-licensed open-source equivalent. Files encoded with one can typically be decoded by the other.
Why convert old Xvid files to MP4?
Modern smart TVs, streaming devices, and mobile players may not support Xvid/MPEG-4 ASP out-of-the-box. Converting to H.264 MP4 ensures playback on any current device and often improves compression efficiency.