How to Convert AVI to XviD on Mac OS X
2012-03-22 21:29:01 /
Posted by Brian Fisher to Video Solution
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You may know that AVI files have several video codecs such as MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H.264, DivX and XviD. Here, this article focuses on XviD which is widely used for online videos because of its top-ranking picture quality. In order to upload your AVI videos (not compressed in XviD codec) to the internet more easily,you need to convert AVI to XviD Mac (Mac OS X Lion included).
This article tells you how to convert AVI to XviD for Mac by using the professional app, AVI to XviD Video Converter for Mac. This converter is a trustworthy app, which can convert AVI to XviD on Mac with super high conversion speed and high video quality. Now follow the steps to learn how to operate it.
Tips: If your AVI files are compressed in XviD codec but still can't be played in some players which in principle accept XviD AVI files, it may be caused by the video settings, such as video resolution, bit rate and frame rate. Do not worry! Just let this app handle it for you!
Import AVI files to the program
Drag & drop AVI files to the program. Or you can go to the "File" menu, choose "Add Video" to locate the AVI files you want to add. This app supports batch conversion, so you can add several files at one time.
Select the output format
Now you should choose AVI as the output format, XviD as the video codec in the format drop-down list.

Tip: If your AVI files are compressed in XviD codec but failed to play in some players which accept XviD AVI files, you can customize the video settings by clicking the "Options" button.
Start the AVI to XviD Mac conversion
Click the "Convert" button to start the conversion process. The Mac Converter could do the rest for you automatically. If you are busy with other stuff, you can set "after the conversion, shut down my computer" and leave the app handle everything for you.
Knowledge Sharing:
How to play AVI files on Mac?
A solution is VLC. It plays a wide variety of videos, including VCDs and DVDs.
Another solution is MPlayer, which plays a wide variety of videos, too. It's still under development and has some rough edges, so at this time VLC is a better choice.






