How to convert .avi to divx?

[stanny]

I've got an AVI file which I want to play on my DVD player which accepts a USB hard drive plug in. Thing is, it doesn't read .avi. However, on the player it does have a DIVX logo on it so what can I use to convert this .avi so that it plays?

 

[spinnerlys]

DIVX is a codec, and sometimes also used as a suffix, but most modern .avi files use the Divx or Xvid codec anyway. You can use Movist to find out which codec your .avi file(s) use, because .avi is a container format and not a codec.

Further reading: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/861064/

Also, MPEG Streamclip might be able to convert that .avi of yours.
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[MisterMe]

I've got an AVI file which I want to play on my DVD player which accepts a USB hard drive plug in. Thing is, it doesn't read .avi. However, on the player it does have a DIVX logo on it so what can I use to convert this .avi so that it plays?

The solution to your problem may be as simple as changing the extension of your video files from .avi to .divx. If you want to pay money, then genuine DivX Pro 7 (for Mac) is just $19.99 if you already have QuickTime Pro. On occasion, DivX offers DivX Pro free of charge.