Tips to open DIVX file
Can't open the DIVX file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open DIVX files as well as a list of programs that support DIVX files.
DIVX file extension
| File Name |
DivX-Encoded Movie Format |
| File Developer |
DivX |
| File Category |
Video Files |
The DIVX file is supported on 5 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the DIVX files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the DIVX file on each system platform.
What is DIVX file?
The .DIVX file is a video file. This is a proprietary DivX solution. The codec used allows for high compression while maintaining high quality video material. The compression mechanism makes the files much smaller than alternative video solutions. The file is opened by most playback software after installing the appropriate codec. Some physical players also support .DIVX format. Refer to the device specifications for information on this.
How to open DIVX file?
An often recurring problem with DivX-Encoded Movie Format is that DIVX is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file DIVX to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the DIVX file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install DivX
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that DivX is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing DivX into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support DIVX files.
Programs to open DIVX file
Remember to download programs supporting DIVX files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of DivX with DIVX files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the DIVX file still does not use the DivX program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the DivX application as the default for handling the DIVX file.
Step 3. Update DivX to the latest version
If, despite the association of the DivX program with the DivX-Encoded Movie Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the DivX, LLC website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the DIVX file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The DIVX file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the DIVX file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the DIVX file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected DIVX file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of DIVX file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair DIVX file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact DivX
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted DIVX files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move DIVX to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the DIVX file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the DIVX file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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