File Extension Database

Open DIVX File

DivX file Extension is mostly used to open video files encoded in MPEG-4 ASP compression or the MPEG-4 Part 2 that are of lesser size, but still of good quality. Divx can run on cross-platform environment including PC, Mac and recently with Linux through v 6.1.1 release.

Created by DivX, Inc., DivX Player and codec can be downloaded for free by visiting there website. DivX 6 or simply called \"DivX Media Format\" supports backward compatibility with AVI file format.

Converting a movie encoded in most DVD format to .divx extension require the use in encoding software such as Dr.DivX, VirtualDub, DVDx, and others.

Earlier free version of the software contains spywares the customers need to install to successfully use the version. The spyware include advertisements generated by Gain ad servers. This received greater criticism among users and resulted to the use of a competitor player, Xvid. Releases from DivX Pro 5.2 to the latest DivX 6 do not contain any spyware.

Any DivX Players created by the company can open DIVX files. Applications such as Windows Media Player can open DIVX files, but you will need to install ffdshow codec. With the release of DivX Web Player 1.0.1 browsers with installed plug-ins will be able to play this extension.

How Can I Open DIVX File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open DIVX file is to find a DIVX file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a DIVX file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open DIVX file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as DIVX file opener then try to search online for "DIVX viewer", "application to open DIVX file" or "open DIVX file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open DIVX file

How Can I Open DIVX File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a DIVX file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a DIVX file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with DIVX file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as DIVX file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open DIVX file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open DIVX file then try to search for "DIVX viewer", "application to open DIVX file" or "read DIVX file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read DIVX file

How Can I Open DIVX File on Android

If you downloaded a DIVX file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded DIVX file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "DIVX".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "DIVX viewer", "DIVX file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open DIVX File on iPhone or iPad

To open DIVX File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the DIVX file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "DIVX". This way you can find apps which can open DIVX files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "DIVX viewer" or "DIVX file" online in your favorite search engine.