XVID File Converter
Online XVID File Converter - Instant Download!
Drag your file here to to upload.
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How to Use XVID Converter
Step 1 – Upload XVID file
Drag your .XVID file or use the browse button.
Step 2 – Choose Format
Select the desired output format from the dropdown list.
Step 3 – Download File
Click "Convert" and download your converted file once ready.
About XVID (.XVID)
XVID is a popular video codec used for compressing digital video files to reduce their size while maintaining good quality. It is based on the MPEG-4 Part 2 standard, making it compatible with many media players and devices. This codec gained popularity in the early 2000s as an open-source alternative to proprietary video codecs. Its efficient compression allowed users to store and share high-quality videos with less bandwidth.
Technical Details
XVID employs lossy compression techniques by removing redundant and less perceptible information from video data. It supports features like B-frames, motion compensation, and quantization to optimize file size and playback quality. The codec operates primarily on the MPEG-4 ASP profile, which is less complex than the later H.264 standard but still effective for many applications. Its open-source nature allows developers to integrate XVID into various multimedia projects without licensing fees.
Additional Information & Use Cases
XVID files typically use the .avi container format but can be embedded in other formats as well. The codec was developed by the Xvid Team, which aimed to provide a free and open-source video compression solution. Because of its widespread use, XVID became a common format for video distribution on peer-to-peer networks. However, newer codecs like H.264 have largely supplanted XVID due to better compression efficiency.
