MPEG to XviD Converter

Convert MPEG to Xvid Online

Re-encode an .mpeg or .mpg clip into the Xvid codec so it plays on older DivX/Xvid-certified DVD players, set-top boxes, and other legacy hardware that may not read an MPEG-2 program stream. Xvid is the free, open-source (GPL) implementation of the MPEG-4 Part 2 Advanced Simple Profile codec, normally wrapped in an AVI container with MP3 audio. This is a legacy-to-legacy transcode and a fresh re-encode, not a quality upgrade — if your goal is smaller files or modern device support, convert to MP4 (H.264) instead.

How to Convert MPEG to Xvid

1. Upload Your MPEG File: Drag and drop your .mpeg or .mpg file onto the page, or click "+ Add Files" to browse. You can queue several clips and convert them with the same settings.
2. Confirm the Video Codec: The output is set to Xvid in an AVI container by default; the Audio Codec defaults to MP3 for the widest standalone-player support. Both are under Advanced Options.
3. Set Quality or Resolution (Optional): Use File Compression to pick a Quality Preset (default "Very High"), a Specific file size, or a Target file size (%); use Video resolution to downscale, or Trim to keep only part of the clip.
4. Convert and Download: Click "Convert" and download your AVI file. Files are uploaded over an encrypted connection, processed on our servers, and deleted automatically after a few hours — no sign-up, no watermark.

Xvid vs DivX vs MPEG-2: How They Compare

Xvid and DivX are siblings built on the same MPEG-4 Part 2 standard, so an Xvid AVI plays on most DivX-certified devices, though advanced encoder features can occasionally trip up older players. If a specific player refuses the file, try MPEG to DivX instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Xvid the same as DivX?

No, but they are close relatives. Both implement the MPEG-4 Part 2 Advanced Simple Profile standard, so they produce very similar AVI files and most DivX-certified players also play Xvid. The difference is licensing and lineage: Xvid is free and open source under the GPL (it forked from OpenDivX in 2001), while DivX is a proprietary codec. For playback compatibility they are usually interchangeable.

Will I lose quality converting MPEG to Xvid?

Yes, some. Your source .mpeg already holds compressed MPEG-2 video, and converting to Xvid is a re-encode, which adds a second round of lossy compression (generation loss). In our testing, keeping the default "Very High" Quality Preset produced an AVI that looked close to the source on standard-definition clips, while picking a small Target file size visibly softened detail. To minimize loss, choose a higher Quality Preset or a generous bitrate rather than a small target size. There is no way to make a re-encode look better than the original — Xvid's value here is compatibility, not quality.

What plays Xvid AVI files?

On the desktop, VLC and most modern media players handle Xvid AVI without extra codecs. For hardware, DivX/Xvid-certified DVD players, many older set-top boxes, and some smart TVs will play it directly. Because the file is an MPEG-4 ASP video in an AVI wrapper with MP3 audio, it is one of the most broadly supported formats on legacy hardware.

Should I convert MPEG to Xvid or to MP4 instead?

Convert to Xvid only when you need playback on an old DivX/Xvid-certified device. For phones, smart TVs, web upload, or smaller files at the same quality, choose MP4 with H.264 — H.264 is far more efficient than MPEG-4 Part 2 and is supported almost everywhere today. Xvid is a legacy-compatibility format, not a modern one.

Is there an upload size limit?

There is no per-file count limit and no watermark. The practical constraint on a large clip is upload time and size over your connection, not your device — once the file reaches our servers it is converted there and the result is returned for download. Files are deleted automatically a few hours after processing.