DIVX file format
| Extension | .divx |
| Category | video |
| Programs | DivX 7 Microsoft Windows Media Player CyberLink PowerDVD 14 |
| Main program | Video LAN VLC Media Player |
| Description | The DIVX file format offers a significant advantage by storing high-quality audio and video with minimal loss during compression. This format relies on codecs, specialized software for file compression. They effectively shrink high-resolution video files while maintaining quality. |
| Technical details | DIVX files act as containers for media, using audio and video codecs to compress the file for storage and decompress it for playback. This process results in smaller file sizes that retain high quality. Typically, two codec types are used: the H.264/MPEG-4 AVC DivX Plus HD codec and the MPEG-4 Part 2 DivX codec. The H.264/MPEG-4 AVC DivX Plus HD codec excels in providing high-quality video at low bit rates, while the MPEG-4 Part 2 DivX codec efficiently compresses video. These codecs are essential for maintaining quality while significantly reducing file size. |