MPEG-2 to DivX Converter

Convert MPEG2 to DivX Online

MPEG-2 is the bulky, DVD-era video standard (ISO/IEC 13818, approved 1995); DivX is a more efficient MPEG-4 Part 2 / ASP codec that packs into a smaller .avi and plays on certified standalone DVD and media players. This converter re-encodes your MPEG-2 into DivX-style AVI so a heavy DVD rip shrinks down to a file an older living-room player can read off a USB stick or burned disc.

How to Convert MPEG2 to DivX

1. Upload Your MPEG-2 File: Drag and drop your .mpeg, .mpg, or .mpeg2 file onto the page or click "Add Files." You can queue several clips and convert them with the same settings.
2. Set the Quality Preset: Open Advanced Options and pick a Preset — the default is Very High (Recommended). Lower it to High or Medium to make the output AVI smaller, or use Specific file size to target an exact size in MB.
3. Adjust Resolution or Trim (Optional): Use Preset Resolutions or Width x Height to downscale (keep DVD content at 720x480 / 720x576 for old players), or set a Time Range under Trim to export just one segment.
4. Convert and Download: Click Convert and download your DivX AVI. No sign-up, no watermark.

DivX vs Xvid vs MP4 — Which Target Fits Your Player

If your goal is just a smaller, modern file, convert MPEG-2 to MP4 instead — H.264 is more efficient and far more compatible than DivX today. Choose DivX only when you have hardware that specifically lists DivX support.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I lose quality converting MPEG-2 to DivX?

Some, yes. MPEG-2 and DivX are different codecs, so this is a re-encode, not a remux — the decoder rebuilds the picture and the DivX encoder compresses it again, which adds a round of generation loss. Keeping the Quality Preset at Very High and matching the source resolution minimizes visible artifacts. If you need a true copy with no re-encode, there is no lossless path between these two codecs.

Why is the DivX file smaller than my MPEG-2 source?

MPEG-2 was designed for 1995-era hardware and uses much higher bitrates than it needs by modern standards, so a DVD-quality MPEG-2 stream is large. DivX is an MPEG-4 Part 2 codec with more efficient motion compensation, so it reaches similar visual quality at a lower bitrate. In our testing, a standard-definition DVD clip re-encoded to DivX at the Very High preset typically lands well under half the size of the original MPEG-2.

Will the DivX file play on my old DVD player?

Only if the player is DivX Certified — look for a "DivX" or "DivX Home Theater" logo on the unit or in its manual. The DivX Certification program (launched in 2004) tests playback on consumer devices, and certified players read DivX AVI from a USB drive or burned disc. Players without that logo may play Xvid or nothing at all, so check before you burn.

What is the difference between DivX and Xvid?

Both are implementations of the same MPEG-4 Part 2 / ASP standard (ISO/IEC 14496-2) and both usually live in an AVI container, so quality is comparable. The practical difference is licensing and hardware support: DivX is proprietary (DivX, LLC) and is the one most certified standalone players advertise, while Xvid is open-source under the GPL and is more common on computer players like VLC. For a living-room DVD player, DivX is the safer bet.

Is MP4 a better choice than DivX?

For almost any modern device, yes. MP4 with H.264 is more efficient and plays on phones, smart TVs, browsers, and editing software without extra codecs. DivX only wins when your specific playback hardware lists DivX support and won't read MP4. If you are modernizing an old library, convert DivX to MP4 or go straight from MPEG-2 to MP4.

Are my files kept private?

Yes. Files are uploaded over an encrypted connection, processed on our servers, and deleted automatically after a few hours — no sign-up, no watermark, never shared or made public.