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Supports: MP4, M4V
XviD is an open-source video codec based on the MPEG-4 Part 2 standard. It's the free alternative to DivX — both use the same underlying standard and are compatible with the same devices.
DivX/XviD-certified DVD players from 2003-2012 can play XviD-encoded video from burned DVDs or USB drives but can't decode modern H.264.
XviD is GPL-licensed and free. Some projects prefer open-source codecs over proprietary alternatives.
Competitors like convertio.co offers VBR/CBR bitrate control and notes "XviD is constantly updating because it is an open source codec." convertfiles.com highlights that XviD "reduces file size while maintaining good video quality" and is "widely supported on various media players and devices."
| Feature | XviD | DivX | H.264 (MP4) |
|---|---|---|---|
| License | Open-source (GPL) | Commercial | Licensed |
| Quality | Good | Slightly better | Much better |
| File size | Large | Large | 2-3x smaller |
| DVD player support | ✅ DivX-certified | ✅ DivX-certified | ❌ |
| Modern device support | ⚠️ Limited | ⚠️ Limited | ✅ Universal |
Yes. Completely free with no watermarks, no sign-up required, and no file count limits.
They're compatible — both use MPEG-4 Part 2. XviD is open-source, DivX is commercial. Most DivX players also play XviD.
Yes. Upload multiple MP4 files and convert them all with the same settings.
Yes. Works in any modern browser on all devices — no app installation required.