DivX Software

Free video software to play, convert and cast DivX, AVI, MKV and HEVC files up to 4K.

FreeProprietaryWindowsmacOS

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About DivX Software

DivX Software bundles a video player and a video converter from the company behind the DivX format. It plays DivX, AVI, MKV and HEVC files at up to 4K, converts video, for example from AVI to MP4, and can cast video to other devices.

DivX 11 launched in 2024. It suits people with older DivX or AVI collections who want a player and converter from the format's developer, and who do not mind closed-source software.

Strengths

  • Plays DivX, AVI, MKV and HEVC up to 4K
  • Includes a video converter
  • Can cast video to other devices

Limitations

  • Closed source
  • Promotional website with little technical detail

Details

Pricing
FreeThe DivX Software download is free.
License
Proprietary
Developer
DivX
Platforms
Windows, macOS
How it runs
Downloadable app
Best suited for
Playing and converting older DivX and AVI video collections
Last verified
Added
Provenance
Facts checked against the developer's own pages and store listings, 1 sources on file.

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DivX Software as an alternative

Listings that name DivX Software as an alternative.

  • IINA

    The mpv engine wrapped in a macOS app that actually looks and behaves like a macOS app.

    DivX Software is free but closed source on macOS and Windows, focusing on DivX, AVI, MKV and HEVC playback up to 4K with a bundled converter and casting.

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