MKV to DivX Converter

How to Convert MKV to DivX Online

1. Upload Your MKV File: Drag and drop or click "Add Files" to select MKV files. Movies, TV episode rips, anime releases, and Blu-ray remuxes all work. Batch is supported — drop in an entire folder of episodes for sequential conversion.
2. Pick a Codec and Quality: Default is DivX (MPEG-4 ASP) — the codec DivX-certified hardware decodes natively. Switch VIDEO_CODEC to Xvid for an interchangeable open MPEG-4 ASP variant, or MPEG-4 if your target device's certification predates DivX 5. Set a quality preset (Highest → Lowest), target a percentage of the source size or an exact size in MB, dial in a constant or variable bitrate (typical: 1500-2500 kbps for SD, 2500-4500 kbps for 720p), or fine-tune with QSCALE quality (lower = better, higher = smaller).
3. Resize or Trim (Optional): Pick a fixed resolution preset (1920×1080, 1280×720, 854×480, 640×480, 720×576 PAL DVD, 720×480 NTSC DVD), enter custom width × height, scale by percentage, or trim using start time + duration in seconds or HH:MM:SS.sss. Older DivX-certified players cap at 720×576 — downscale during conversion to stay inside the device profile.
4. Convert and Download: Click Convert. Files process in your browser session — no sign-up, no watermark, no upload to a third-party server. Burn the resulting .divx (or rename to .avi) to a USB stick or DVD-R for the player.

Why Convert MKV to DivX?

MKV (Matroska) is the modern open container that wraps H.264, H.265, and AV1 streams used by Blu-ray rips, anime releases, and 4K downloads. DivX is a late-90s/early-2000s MPEG-4 Part 2 codec that became a household name because it shipped inside millions of "DivX Certified" DVD players, set-top boxes, and car head units between 2003 and 2015. DivX-certified hardware can't decode H.264 or H.265 — it only understands MPEG-4 ASP. Re-encoding to DivX is the bridge that gets your modern MKV library back onto that legacy hardware.

• DivX-Certified DVD players (2003-2012) — Philips, Pioneer, Sony, Samsung, and Panasonic shipped DVD players with the orange "DivX" logo for a decade. Burn your converted .avi files to a DVD-R as data and the player reads them like any DivX disc — perfect for elderly relatives' setups or basement home theaters.
• DivX-Certified set-top boxes and Smart TVs (2008-2015) — Early LG, Samsung, and Sony Smart TVs with USB playback list "DivX HD" support up to 1280×720 in their spec sheet. They reject H.264 MKV but happily play DivX over USB.
• Car head units and aftermarket DVD/USB players — Pioneer AVH-series, Kenwood DDX-series, and JVC KW-series in-dash receivers from 2005-2014 are DivX-certified for road-trip movie playback. MKV won't mount; DivX .avi plays back instantly.
• Portable DivX players and PMPs — Archos, Cowon, and iRiver portable media players sold pre-iPad ran on MPEG-4 ASP. Converted DivX files extend the life of these collectible devices.
• Legacy media library compatibility — Matching the existing format of an old DivX library means a single decoder profile across all files — no codec confusion when scanning the folder in WMP Classic, MPC-HC, or VLC on Windows XP-era machines.
• Smaller file sizes than uncompressed MKV remuxes — A two-hour MKV Blu-ray remux can be 25-40 GB. DivX at 2000-2500 kbps lands the same runtime around 1.5-2.5 GB, fitting two movies on a single 4.7 GB DVD-R.

MKV vs DivX (AVI) — Format Comparison

DivX vs Xvid vs MPEG-4 — Codec Choice

Resolution Targets for DivX Profiles

Frequently Asked Questions

Why pick DivX in 2026 — isn't MP4/H.264 universal now?

Universal on phones, computers, and modern TVs — but not on DivX-certified DVD players, set-top boxes, and car DVD systems made between 2003 and 2015. Those devices have a DivX MPEG-4 ASP decoder chip and reject H.264. If your goal is playback on a Pioneer AVH head unit, a 2009 Samsung Smart TV with USB, or a basement Philips DVD player, DivX is the only codec the hardware understands. For everything else, convert MKV to MP4 instead.

Should I pick DivX or Xvid?

DivX-certified hardware decodes both — Xvid is bitstream-compatible with the DivX MPEG-4 ASP profile. Pick DivX when matching files in an existing DivX library (consistent QPEL/GMC profile flags). Pick Xvid for new conversions where you want an open encoder. Pick MPEG-4 (Part 2 baseline) only for very old (pre-2004) certified devices that predate DivX 5.

Will DivX-certified DVD players actually play the file off a USB stick or burned DVD-R?

Yes — that's the whole point of the certification. Format the USB as FAT32 (USB-aware players need FAT32, not exFAT or NTFS), drop the converted .avi files into the root, and most DivX-certified players index and play them. For DVD-R, burn as a data disc (UDF or ISO9660), not a Video DVD. Keep filenames under 64 characters and stick to ASCII for old firmware.

Should the file extension be .divx or .avi?

Functionally identical — both contain MPEG-4 ASP video inside an AVI-style container. Most DivX-certified hardware accepts both. .avi is safer for car head units and very old DVD players, since some early firmware only scans for .avi. Rename the output if your player ignores .divx files.

What about subtitles from the source MKV?

DivX inside AVI has no native subtitle track support. Two options: burn-in the subtitles before conversion (permanently part of the video), or save the MKV's subtitle track as an external .srt file with the same base name as the .avi (e.g., Movie.avi + Movie.srt). DivX-certified players that advertise external subtitle support load the .srt automatically.

Will the file be larger or smaller than the source MKV?

Usually larger per minute of video, because DivX (MPEG-4 ASP) is roughly 2× less efficient than H.264 and 3-4× less efficient than H.265. A 1.2 GB H.265 MKV often becomes a 2-2.5 GB DivX AVI at the same visual quality. Lower the bitrate or downscale to 720p or 576p (DVD profile) to keep the file inside the disc/USB capacity you have.

Will multi-audio tracks (English + Japanese, director commentary, etc.) survive?

The primary audio track converts. AVI supports a maximum of two audio streams without language tags, and most DivX-certified players only switch between the first two. Additional tracks are dropped. If you need language-switching, output a second AVI for the alternate audio or stick with the source MKV.

Can I trim the file while converting?

Yes. Use the trim section to enter a start time and duration. Both accept seconds (12.5) or HH:MM:SS.sss format (00:01:30.500). Trim out intros, recaps, or post-credits to fit a long movie onto a 4.7 GB DVD-R or a small USB stick.

Can I batch convert an entire MKV folder?

Yes — drop in dozens of MKV files and they convert sequentially in your browser session. Each download is a separate .divx/.avi file. For a season of TV episodes, set the codec, bitrate, and resolution once and run the whole folder. Watch device memory if individual files are 4K MKVs over 5 GB — convert those one at a time to avoid running out of RAM.