How to Convert XviD Files on Mac OS X
2012-03-22 22:36:00 /
Posted by Brian Fisher to Video Solution
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XviD is a video codec that usually wrapped in AVI container, which is ubiquitous for standard definition video content on the Internet. So if you have some XviD AVI files. The problem is most native Mac applications don't understand what to do with it and there's no indication Apple is supporting the specific XviD/DivX codec (encoding/decoding) used by those AVI.
If you've some XviD files stored on your hard drive and would like to convert to other formats, or for your iPod, iPad, iPhone and more, or you want to create XviD videos, this article is about how to achieve these tasks.
Convert XviD to Other formats on Mac OS X
With Perian for Mac installed, you can use the export to Apple device command in the $30 QuickTime Pro or QuickTime X (Free) to create a video that will play on those devices. But QT pro doesn't support all file types, doesn't have a batch-encoding feature, and won't let you change its settings.
In order to save you time and trouble, iMedia Converter for Mac will be a better choice, which includes presets for the iPad, Apple TV, iPhone, specific iPod models and some popular mobile phones. It supports batch conversion and works several times faster than QuickTime Pro, and works with many other video formats that QuickTime Pro does not support natively. Read more about the step by step guide.
Create XviD Files on Mac OS X
If you are looking for an easy way to quickly converts your vast collection of DVDs (commercial DVDs included), home movies, and other video files to XviD file. Check out iMedia Converter for Mac. It supports batch conversion and works several times faster than QuickTime Pro, and works with many other video formats that QuickTime Pro does not support natively.
Check below for detailed guide.
Mac XviD Converter Step by Step Guide
iMedia Converter for Mac,which is a all-in-one mac XviD video converter that supports conversion between XviD and other video formats, namely, you can both use it to convert XviD files to otehr file formats and convert other files to XviD files! In addition, you are allowed to rip DVD to XviD on Mac, too:
Load videos to the program
Launch the Mac XviD Converter, drag and drop your source DVD movies or videos to the program.
Select an output format
Select AVI(encoded with XviD codec) or any format you need from the output format list.
Note: You can choose according to the name of your devices like iPod, iPod touch, iPhone 4 and more, and this smart XviD mac video converter will convert the videos to a format and size suited to the selected target device.
Start XviD conversion on Mac
Hit "Convert" let this smart XviD iMedia Converter for Mac to do the rest for you! When the conversion is done, you can enjoy your output files in the living room, on the fly, in the gym, or import to video editor to create your own masterpiece. This Mac XviD video converter is specifically designed for Mac OS users, including Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard and Mac OS Lion on iMac, Mac Pro, MacBook, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, etc.
Tip: If you
- only need rip DVD to XviD, you can go to DVD to XviD Mac to get a step by step guide;
- only need convert videos between XviD and other formats, you may find a detailed guide in specialty: AVI to XviD Mac, MP4 to XviD Mac, YouTube to XviD Mac, H.264 to XviD Mac, 3GP to XviD Mac etc.
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