WebM to DivX Converter

How to Convert WebM to DivX Online

1. Upload Your WebM File: Drag and drop, click "Add Files", or paste a URL to load one or more .webm videos. Batch conversion is supported, and 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.
2. Pick a Quality Preset: Default is "Very High (Recommended)". Choose Highest for archival masters, Medium or Low to shrink files for older DivX-certified players, or switch to Constant Bitrate, Variable Bitrate, Constant Quality, or Constraint Quality for fine-grained control. The video codec defaults to DivX (MPEG-4 Part 2) and the audio codec to MP3 — both broadly compatible with DivX-certified hardware.
3. Set Resolution and Trim (Optional): Under Video resolution, keep the original or pick a Preset Resolution from 144p up to 4320p, scale by Resolution Percentage, or enter custom Width × Height. Older DivX Home Theater profile players cap at 720×576; DivX HD profile supports up to 1920×1080. Use the Trim Time Range to extract a specific segment by start time and duration.
4. Convert and Download: Click Convert. Output is a .divx/.avi file ready for DivX-certified DVD players, smart TVs, set-top boxes, and desktop apps like VLC.

Why Convert WebM to DivX?

WebM is Google's open web container — a Matroska profile carrying VP8, VP9, or AV1 video with Vorbis or Opus audio, first released in May 2010 and built for browser playback. DivX is an MPEG-4 Part 2 (Advanced Simple Profile) codec from the late-1990s era that powered the DVD-on-disc and set-top-box generation. Browsers play WebM natively; very few standalone hardware devices do. Converting to DivX is the bridge from "downloaded from the web" to "plays on the DVD player in the living room."

• DivX-certified hardware playback — DivX certification covers DVD players, Blu-ray players, smart TVs, in-car receivers, and game consoles. WebM is not on the supported codec list for any of these device classes, so conversion is required to use the file off-computer.
• Burning to DVD or USB for set-top boxes — Many older DVD players accept a DivX/Xvid AVI on a data DVD or USB stick. Resulting files are typically 700 MB to 1.4 GB for a 2-hour movie, fitting comfortably on a single-layer DVD-R.
• In-car video — Aftermarket head units and OEM rear-seat entertainment systems from the 2005-2015 era almost universally support DivX/MPEG-4 ASP via USB, while none support WebM.
• Legacy device compatibility — Older Sony, Samsung, LG, Pioneer, and Philips players carry the DivX Certified logo and play DivX out of the box. WebM never reached certification on any consumer hardware platform.
• Maximum interoperability with desktop apps — DivX/Xvid AVI plays in VLC on every platform, Windows Media Player with the DivX codec pack, the free DivX Player, and inside non-linear editors like Premiere and Resolve.
• Smaller, more predictable bitrates than VP9 source — VP9 WebM masters can run high to look good in a browser; a DivX recompression at a chosen target bitrate produces a smaller, more shareable file when 1080p or below is acceptable.

WebM vs DivX — Format Comparison

DivX Profile and Resolution Guide

If your target device shows a DivX Certified logo without HD or HEVC qualifiers, treat 720×576 / 30 fps as the safe ceiling — files above that may stutter, skip audio, or fail to load.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my DivX file fail to play on my DVD player?

The most common causes on DivX-certified DVD players are: resolution above the device's profile (Home Theater profile caps at 720×576), use of features like Global Motion Compensation or Quarter-pel motion, packed bitstream encoding, more than two consecutive B-frames, or audio in an unsupported codec. xconvert outputs DivX with MP3 audio and standard ASP settings, which is the most universally accepted combination. If a clip still fails, reduce resolution to 720×576 and re-convert.

Is DivX the same as Xvid?

They're close cousins, not identical. Both implement MPEG-4 Part 2 Advanced Simple Profile and originated from the same OpenDivX codebase split in 2001 — DivX, Inc. went commercial with DivX 4 while open-source developers continued as Xvid. DivX-certified players accept both, and most desktop players treat them interchangeably. xconvert outputs DivX-branded streams; if your device strictly requires Xvid, the file will still typically play because the bitstream conforms to the same MPEG-4 ASP standard.

Will the file get bigger or smaller than the source WebM?

Depends on the source codec. VP8 WebM (older) recompresses to similar-or-smaller DivX. VP9 and AV1 WebM are noticeably more efficient than DivX/MPEG-4 ASP, so DivX output is usually 1.3-2× larger at matched visual quality. Lower the Quality Preset or set a target bitrate of 4-6 Mbps for 1080p if size matters more than fidelity.

What audio codec should I use for maximum DVD-player compatibility?

MP3 (the default) is the safest choice — every DivX-certified DVD player decodes MP3. AC3 (Dolby Digital) is the next safest and is required for 5.1 surround. MP2 is widely accepted on European players. Avoid AAC or Opus for hardware playback: many older DivX players will not decode them and will play silent video.

Can DivX play on modern computers and phones without extra software?

On desktops yes — VLC, MPV, and the free DivX Player play DivX/Xvid AVI on Windows, macOS, and Linux without codec packs. On mobile, iOS Files and the stock Android video app generally don't decode MPEG-4 ASP; install VLC for iOS or VLC for Android, both free, both decode it natively. For sharing to people on phones, convert WebM to MP4 instead — H.264 is universal on mobile.

Why would I pick DivX over MP4 in 2026?

Only one reason: a specific piece of legacy hardware that requires it. If your target device is a 2005-2015 DVD player, in-car unit, or set-top box with a DivX Certified logo, DivX is the right choice. For everything else — phones, modern TVs, web browsers, video editors — MP4 with H.264 is smaller, sharper, and more universal. See WebM to MP4 for the modern path.

Can I trim my WebM during the conversion?

Yes. Switch the Trim section from Unchanged to Time Range and set start time and duration in seconds or HH:MM:SS.sss format. Only the selected segment is encoded to DivX, which also speeds up conversion. Useful for grabbing one scene off a long recording before burning to disc.

Will WebM with AV1 video convert successfully?

Yes. xconvert decodes VP8, VP9, and AV1 WebM and re-encodes the video as DivX (MPEG-4 ASP). AV1 is more efficient than DivX, so expect the output to be larger at the same visual quality. If your source is AV1 WebM and you're converting only to play on a modern TV, WebM to MKV or WebM to MP4 will give a smaller, sharper result.

What's the difference between a .divx extension and a .avi extension?

Almost none. .divx is a DivX-branded marker on what is technically an AVI container with a DivX-encoded video stream — same bytes, different label. DivX-certified players accept both extensions. Some older players reject .divx and require .avi; if a file fails to load, rename the extension to .avi and try again.

Can I convert in the other direction?

Yes. xconvert handles the reverse: see DivX to WebM for taking older AVI/DivX masters back into modern web-friendly WebM with VP9 or AV1.