XVID Converter

Free XVID converter that runs entirely in your browser. No upload, no signup — convert to XVID or from XVID into 200+ supported formats in one click.

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About XVID

XVID

XVID is an open-source MPEG-4 Part 2 video codec, originally created as the free alternative to the commercial DivX codec. XVID produces high-quality video at low bitrates and is popular in the open-source community for video archival and sharing.

Developer
Open-source community
Initial release
2001
Compression
Lossy
Color depth
8-bit
Transparency
No

Best for

  • Open-source video archival
  • Sharing video in free-software communities
  • Encoding MPEG-4 Part 2 video
  • Playing on Xvid-compatible devices
  • Cross-platform video sharing

Pros

  • +Free and open-source codec
  • +High quality at low bitrates
  • +Popular in the open-source community
  • +Compatible with many MPEG-4 players

Cons

  • −Only 8-bit color depth
  • −No multi-track support
  • −Older codec less efficient than H.264
  • −Limited modern hardware acceleration

How to convert with the XVID converter

  1. 1

    Choose the XVID file you want to convert from your PC, Mac or mobile device, or simply drag and drop it onto the page.

  2. 2

    When your file is uploaded, the output format is preset to XVID. You can add more files to batch-convert them together.

  3. 3

    Click the gear icon and tweak codec, quality, resolution or other options if you need them, then apply to all files if you want.

  4. 4

    Click the Convert button. When conversion completes, download the result to your computer or save it back to Google Drive / Dropbox.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Xvid file?▼

Xvid is an open-source MPEG-4 codec, the free counterpart to DivX, used widely in the 2000s for movie rips in AVI containers. The .xvid extension signals that codec.

Why convert Xvid to MP4?▼

Xvid support has declined as modern codecs took over. Converting to H.264 MP4 keeps the content playable on any current device with better efficiency.

Is Xvid the same as DivX?▼

They are inverses — DivX was the commercial product, Xvid the open-source answer. Both are MPEG-4 Part 2 codecs in AVI files and now mostly historical.

Does converting Xvid lose quality?▼

Re-encoding to a modern codec at a similar bitrate preserves visible quality. Again, avoid repeated conversions to prevent accumulating artifacts.

Are my videos uploaded during conversion?▼

Never — conversion runs locally in your browser.

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      FREE

      100% Free

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      SIGNUP

      No Signup Required

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      PRIVACY

      Private & Secure

      Your files never leave your device. All processing is completed locally for maximum privacy.

      BATCH

      Batch Conversion

      Convert multiple files simultaneously to save time. Fast and efficient multi-file queue.

      LOCAL

      Runs in Browser

      Utilizes advanced client-side WebAssembly technology to process files directly inside your tab.

      FORMATS

      200+ Formats

      Supports a wide variety of formats including images, documents, audio, video, and more.

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