What is Xvid?
If you’re finding it difficult to find information about Xvid on Mac, that’s because there isn’t very much out there, even on the Xvid site.To find support for Xvid, just keep two things in mind. First, Xvid is not a video format, but rather a variant of MPEG-4. Second, an AVI is not a video format, but rather a container, most of which contain a divx, another variant of MPEG-4. So, if treat your Xvid as if it was an AVI or Divx and look for AVI or Divx support, instead of Xvid, you’ll probably find what you’re looking for. Of course, both AVI and Divx are widely supported on both Mac and Windows computers, and some DVD players can play divx and Xvid files which have been burned to DVD or CD.
Like all video, Xvid requires a component before it can be played or converted on your Mac.
How to Play Xvid on Mac
Although all computers should be able to play an Xvid with player software, you may need to install a playback component if you haven’t already done so. You can also play Xvid on some, but not all DVD players.
- For Mac OS X 10.4 or later Users, install the Perian Quicktime Component
- To download this Xvid component, go to our Digital Video Resource Page
- To install the component, double-click the installer and follow the instructions
- For Mac OS X 10.1 to 10.3 Users, install the Universal AVI Quicktime Components
- To download this Xvid component, go to our Digital Video Resource Page
- To install the component, double-click the installer and follow the instructions
There are some DVD Players that will play Xvid files. To play, just burn the Xvid files to a CD or DVD and play. If this doesn’t work in your player, convert the Xvid files to a format your DVD player will play, DVD or VCD.
For more information, check these links
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How to Convert Xvid to DVD, VCD, SVCD on Mac
To make an Xvid in to a playable disk, you need to
- Convert the video files from Xvid to DVD, VCD or SVCD
- Create the disk image
- Burn the disc.
When looking for software, make sure you get both converter software and burner software.
- How to convert Xvid to DVD, VCD, sVCD or MPEG on Mac using iVCD (Mireth Technology)
How to Convert video files to Xvid on Mac
There are a number of tools you can use to convert video to Xvid on Mac