Adding DivX/Xvid files into iTunes

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  1. MacMiniBoy, Jun 21, 2009

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    I recently got Connect360 so that I can stream video from my Mac Mini to my Xbox 360. However, it seems that Connect360 will only stream media from iTunes.
    And iTunes won't take video in divx/xvid format. Does any know a solution for this? Is there a way to get iTunes to accept a divx/xvid file?
     
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  2. Eraserhead, Jun 21, 2009

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    Have you got Perian installed?
     
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  3. MacMiniBoy, Jun 21, 2009

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    I do indeed.
     
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  4. sammich, Jun 21, 2009

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    I don't think iTunes takes anything other than a limited file formats, even though QT can play them. You will probably need to download handbrake and convert using the built-in presets.
     
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  5. Mr. Retrofire, May 17, 2012

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    If you've QuickTime v7.x.x Pro, you can do this:
    1. Install the latest version of Perian (v1.2.3):
    http://perian.org/
    2. Quit the QuickTime Player 7 application. Select the DIVX/XVID encoded video in the Finder and choose "Open with..." from the contextual menu, and open the video in the QuickTime Player 7 application.
    3. Choose "Save as...". You have now the option to save a full .mov file, or just a reference .mov file. Save a reference .mov file. You can now drag this .mov file in the iTunes window, and Perian does the rest in the background.

    QuickTime Player 7 is available on your Installation DVD (Leopard/Snow Leopard) or via Apple (Lion/Mountain Lion):
    Installing QuickTime Player 7 on Mac OS X v10.6 or Later
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