DIVX file format
| Extension | .divx |
| Category | video |
| Programs | DivX 7 Microsoft Windows Media Player CyberLink PowerDVD 14 |
| Main program | Video LAN VLC Media Player |
| Description | The main reason for using this file format is that it allows audio and video to be stored in their original or high quality without significant loss through compression. By utilizing codecs, a 1080 pixels file can be stored in just a few MBs of space. |
| Technical details | DIVX files are media containers that serve two purposes: they use audio and video codecs to facilitate compression and playback of the file stored in the format. The following types of codecs are used: 1. H.264/MPEG-4 AVC DivX Plus HD Codec. 2. MPEG-4 Part 2 DivX Codec. |