Although you may, in fact, be using a file that has the.XVID, many different file containers will store Xvid video content. This means, depending on who made it, the file might be named something like video.xvid.avi for an file. Xvid is distributed under the GPL free software license, which means it can be compiled on any compatible and device, without limitation.
How to Play XVID Files Many modern DVD and Blu-ray players can play XVID files. Although the DivX codec is different than Xvid, players that have the DivX logo usually support it. Sometimes, that logo is on the device's manufacturer's website instead, so be sure to check there if you're not sure if your player supports this format. However, please know that XVID videos that have been encoded with advanced MPEG-4 features, like MPEG quantization or multiple B-frames, aren't compatible with most Divx players.
Windows Media Player, for example, needs it to be installed. The Xvid codec software is supported on both Windows and Linux operating systems. You can also play XVID files on an device with, or on Android with. Note: If your file isn't opening with the programs described above, it's possible you're misreading the file extension. For example, the XVD file extension looks an awful lot like XVID but is entirely unrelated, and is instead an Xbox Virtual Disk file that can be used with. How to Convert an XVID File A number of will convert XVID encoded files to other formats, like, AVI, MOV, DIVX, etc.
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The video converter function of can convert XVID files to other video formats too. Keep in mind, however, that this is an online converter, so the XVID file has to be uploaded to the website, converted, and then downloaded again before you can use it, meaning it'll take much longer than using one of the downloadable converters I linked to in the previous paragraph. For a faster conversion, install the program. This program is especially useful because it lets you choose which device you want the converted file to be compatible with.
This means that you don't have to know what format you want the XVID file to be in so long as you have a target device in mind (like an Xbox, iPhone, or even a YouTube video)., and are some other free XVID converters. More Help With the XVID Format See my page for information about contacting me, posting on tech support forums, and other ways to get help. Please let me know what sorts of issues you're having with your XVID file, what programs you've tried to open or convert it with if you've installed a supporting codec pack or anything else that might be helpful for me to understand what's going on.
Have you ever downloaded a digital music file or video from the Internet and not been able to play it? If your media player throws up an error and refuses to play it, then all you may need to do is install the correct on your computer. There's a mind boggling array of different audio and video formats in use today, and so installing a media codec pack is often the most sensible solution. These packs save time hunting about on the Internet for one particular codec. They often contain just about every useful codec you'll ever need to make your computer ultra-compatible. Whether you use, Winamp, Media Player Classic, or another audio-visual program, having the right set of codecs installed on your system is vital if you need to play a wide range of different file formats.
This media codec pack top-list showcases some of the best collections for Windows that you can download for free. However, if you are a Mac user then is worth a look. It can handle quite a lot of formats out of the box. K-lite Codec Pack installation. Image © Mark Harris - Licensed to About.com, Inc. The K-Lite Codec Pack which is compatible with Windows XP onwards is probably the most popular codec compilation available.
This is for a few good reasons. Firstly, it has a user-friendly interface that makes installation easy. And secondly, it contains an impressive variety of codecs which are regularly updated.
There are four versions available to download (32 and 64 bit) depending on your requirements. They are:.
K-lite Codec Pack Basic This is a streamlined version that only contains the essential codecs. Great if you only want the bare minimum and save space on your hard disk.
K-lite Codec Pack Standard If you're an average user, then you'll probably want to download this one. It contains a wide array of codecs that will play virtually all the major audio and video formats.
K-Lite Codec Pack Full Installing this one gets you everything the Standard pack offers with additional support for more specialized filters and tools you might need. K-Lite Codec Pack Mega This is the ultimate pack if you want it all. As well as everything that the Full pack gives you, there are tools for creating your own encoded audio and video files too. Installer for Windows Essentials Codec Pack. Image © Mark Harris - Licensed to About.com, Inc. UPDATE: Windows Essentials has been discontinued by Microsoft. This information is being retained for archive purposes.
The Windows Essentials Codec Pack is another stellar compilation (for XP or later) that provides you with a large library of codecs to play almost all audio and video files that you download from the Web. This pack contains a selection of filters to enhance the quality of audio and video playback. The HomeCinema version of Media Player Classic is also included in this compilation. This is a great free media player that is very capable and light-weight – determinately worth a try if you are looking for an alternative to Windows Media Player. X Codec Pack screen in Media Player Classic. Image © X Codec Pack X Codec Pack is another full-featured compilation that will give your version of Windows good support for almost all the video and audio files you download. Just like some of the other codec packs available to download, X Codec Pack also comes with the popular Media Player Classic application.
Although the XP Codec Pack isn't updated as regularly as other compilations, it still has an impressive collection of Codecs, filters, and splitters for playing back a wide selection of media files.