Can DivX play AVI files?
AVI files can hold different types of video and audio streams inside, and with the help of DivX video compression technology, they can display incredible video quality while maintaining a small file size. Both AVI and DIVX videos will play on all DivX Certified devices—from in-car devices to TVs.
What audio codec does AVI use?
The file is saved in a multimedia container format that stores audio and video using a variety of codecs, like DivX and XviD. An AVI file uses less compression to store files and takes up more space than many other video formats—like MPEG and MOV.
How do I play DivX files on my Mac?
Use VLC. Probably the easiest way to play AVI and DivX files on Mac OS X is to download and install the freeware VLC Media Player for OS X. VLC is also often referred to by its original name, VideoLAN Client.
Is AVI format dead?
AVI should be dead and gone by now, but it is still the most widely circulated video container. AVI, which stands for Audio Video Interleave, was developed by Microsoft and released all the way back in November 1992 – ancient history as far as video standards go.
Is DivX same as AVI?
DivX is a codec used to compress the video depending on how small the user wants it to. The Audio Video Interleave or AVI is a container format where the compressed audio and video files are stored in. AVI was developed by Microsoft while DivX was created by a company of the same name.