XVID

Basic information about XVID file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension XVID（*.XVID or *.xvid）, 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 XVID file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the XVID file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the XVID file with their brief description and a list of programs that support XVID file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the XVID file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the XVID file?
How to open a XVID file?
What programs do I need to open a XVID file?
What programs help to create and edit a XVID file?
How to convert XVID files to another file format?
How to convert another files to XVID file format?

1.Detail information about XVID file extension: Xvid-Encoded Video File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert XVID files
File type	Xvid-Encoded Video File	Category	Video Files
Developer	Xvid	File format	Binary
Description	XVID file is a Xvid-Encoded Video File developed by Xvid. Video clip or movie encoded using Xvid, an open-source video codec published under the GNU GPL license; compresses video data using MPEG-4 technology; allows for faster data transmission and more efficient storage of video files.
Windows	Roxio Creator NXT Pro 6 Microsoft Windows Media Player with Xvid codec Media Player Classic with Xvid codec BS.Player with Xvid codec CoolUtils Total Movie Converter ConvertXtoDVD Freemake Video Converter HandBrake MediaCoder Miro Video Converter VLC media player Winamp
macOS	Roxio Toast 16 Eltima Elmedia Player Apple QuickTime Player with DivX and Xvid codec Aimersoft Video Converter
Linux	Xvid for SuSE Linux Xvid for Debian
iOS	olimsoft OPlayer

How to convert XVID files to another file format?

There are 13 records in our database eligible for XVID files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve XVID to another files conversion, you may use the option.

XVID to 264	XVID to AVI	XVID to DIVX	XVID to FLV
XVID to H264	XVID to M4V	XVID to MKV	XVID to MOV
XVID to MP4	XVID to MPEG	XVID to MPG	XVID to WEBM
XVID to WMV

How to convert another files to XVID file format?

There are 12 records in our database eligible for another files to XVID file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to XVID conversion, you may use the option.

DIVX to XVID	AVI to XVID	MP4 to XVID	MPEG to XVID
WMV to XVID	MOV to XVID	H264 to XVID	THUMBDATA3 to XVID
MKV to XVID	WEBM to XVID	MPG to XVID	WOTREPLAY to XVID

Can't open a XVID 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.XVID”。

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 XVID extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support XVID 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 XVID 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 XVID file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a XVID 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 XVID file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the XVID 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.