AVI to XviD Converter

Convert AVI to Xvid Online

Re-encode an AVI video to the Xvid codec for playback on older DivX-Certified DVD players, car head units, and set-top boxes that list "Xvid" or "DivX" support but choke on H.264. One important caveat up front: Xvid is a codec, not a container — the output here is Xvid (MPEG-4 Part 2 ASP) video with MP3 audio, wrapped in an AVI file. Because AVI files frequently already carry Xvid or DivX video, this is often a single-generation re-encode rather than a true format change. If your goal is modern playback on a phone, browser, or recent TV, use AVI to MP4 instead.

How to Convert AVI to Xvid

1. Upload Your AVI File: Drag and drop your AVI onto the page or click "+ Add Files" to select it. Batch upload is supported — every file gets the same Xvid settings.
2. Pick a Quality Preset or File-Size Target: The default is File Compression with the Preset set to Very High (Recommended) — a sensible MPEG-4 ASP target for legacy hardware. Switch to Specific file size to hit an exact MB number (handy for a 700 MB CD-R or DVD-5 fill), Constant Bitrate for predictable per-minute size, or Variable Bitrate to let the encoder spend more bits on busy scenes.
3. Set Resolution and Trim (Optional): Use Video resolution to keep the original size, scale by percentage, or pick a preset — standalone players generally cap out at 720x576, so leave SD content alone and downscale anything above 720p. Use Trim → Time Range to drop disc intros or trailers before encoding.
4. Convert and Download: Click "Convert" and grab each Xvid AVI individually or as a ZIP. No sign-up, no watermark.

Xvid vs DivX vs H.264 — What You're Actually Choosing

The "Xvid" target is a video codec; the file it lands in is an AVI container. Here is how Xvid compares to the two codecs people usually weigh it against.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is converting AVI to Xvid pointless if my AVI already contains Xvid?

Often, yes — and it's worth checking first. AVI is just a container; the video inside it might already be Xvid, DivX, or plain MPEG-4 ASP, in which case re-encoding adds a lossy generation for no real gain. Re-encode only when you need to change something the file can't satisfy as-is: lower the resolution to 720x576 for a standalone player, drop the bitrate under ~2,000 kbps, strip features like QPel or GMC that old decoders stumble on, or guarantee the codec is genuinely Xvid rather than a variant your hardware rejects. If the file already plays on your target device, don't convert it.

What plays Xvid AVI files?

Software-wise, VLC, MPC-HC, and most desktop players decode Xvid out of the box. The reason to make an Xvid file at all is hardware: standalone DVD/Blu-ray players, car head units (Pioneer, Kenwood, JVC, Alpine), and set-top boxes from roughly 2003–2012 that carry a "DivX Certified" or "Xvid" badge read Xvid-in-AVI off a USB stick or data disc. Those same units frequently refuse H.264 MP4 — which is exactly when this conversion earns its place.

Why would I use Xvid instead of just converting to MP4?

For any device made since around 2010, you shouldn't — H.264 in MP4 is smaller at equal quality and plays nearly everywhere, so AVI to MP4 is the better pick. Choose Xvid in one specific situation: your playback target is older hardware that lists DivX/Xvid support and either refuses or stutters on H.264. If you're unsure, try a short MP4 first and fall back to Xvid AVI only if it fails.

Will the audio from my AVI survive the conversion?

Yes. By default the audio is re-encoded to MP3, which is the pairing DivX-Certified hardware most reliably plays inside AVI. AC3 is also available where the source carries it (useful for 5.1 surround), and you can pass it through if your player supports it. Formats like AAC, Opus, and FLAC aren't what most hardware Xvid decoders expect inside AVI — if you need those, output to MKV instead.

What resolution and bitrate keep an Xvid file compatible with old DVD players?

Most standalone players from the DivX era expect standard-definition video: keep the resolution at or below 720x576, and hold the video bitrate under about 2,000 kbps. Many of these chipsets also can't decode advanced ASP features such as Quarter Pixel (QPel) or Global Motion Compensation (GMC), so a plain encode is safer than a maximally-optimized one. Files over 2 GB can trip older players too; if you're filling a CD-R, target SD resolution at roughly 800–1,000 kbps. In our testing, a 90-minute SD source encoded at 1,000 kbps video plus 128 kbps MP3 audio lands comfortably under a 700 MB CD-R.

Is Xvid still legal to use without licensing fees?

Yes. Xvid ships under the GPL, and according to the Xvid project its US patents expired in November 2023, with only Brazil still holding any. The underlying MPEG-4 Part 2 patents have also largely lapsed. For an encoder operator that means no royalty obligation — one of the few practical advantages Xvid retains over H.264, whose patent pool is still active.

How are my files handled, and how long do you keep them?

Files are uploaded over an encrypted connection, processed on our servers, and deleted automatically a few hours after conversion. There's no sign-up, no watermark, and your files are never shared or made public. To shrink an existing Xvid AVI without changing the codec, use Compress AVI; to go the other way for modern playback, see Xvid to MP4.