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Basic information about DVX file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension DVX（*.DVX or *.dvx）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the DVX file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the DVX file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the DVX file with their brief description and a list of programs that support DVX file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the DVX file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the DVX file?
  • How to open a DVX file?
  • What programs do I need to open a DVX file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a DVX file?
  • How to convert DVX files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to DVX file format?


1.Detail information about DVX file extension: DivX Video File

File type DivX Video File Category Video Files
Developer DivX File format N/A
Description DVX file is a DivX Video File developed by DivX. Movie or video clip encoded using DivX, a high-quality video compression codec; can be played using DivX software or other video players that support the DivX codec.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DVX files

Windows		 DivX 7 for Windows
Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate
CyberLink PowerDVD 17
Apple QuickTime Player with DivX codec
Roxio Creator NXT Pro 6
Winamp
Windows Media Player

macOS		 DivX 7 for Mac
Apple QuickTime Player with DivX codec
Roxio Toast 16



Can't open a DVX file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.DVX”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the DVX extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support DVX file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of DVX files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a DVX file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a DVX file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a DVX file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the DVX file is damaged.
  • Whether the DVX file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the DVX file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the DVX file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the DVX file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a DVX file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a DVX file.

If the DVX file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.