Tips to open DVX file

Can't open the DVX file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open DVX files as well as a list of programs that support DVX files.

DVX file extension

File Name DivX Video Format
File Developer DivX
File Category Video Files

The DVX file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the DVX files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the DVX file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 5
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is DVX file?

The file in the DVX format belongs to the Video Files category. The author of this format is DivX. In addition to this file, the Video Files category includes 546 related files. DivX Video Format is supported by 2 operating systems. The file will work on Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is DivX. This was created by DivX, LLC. Alternatively, you can use 6 other programs. Winamp, QuickTime Player, Windows Media Player, PowerDVD will apply when it is not possible to use DivX.

How to open DVX file?

The most common problem when using DivX Video Format is that a specific DVX is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open DVX, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the DVX 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

The first step is to check if the computer has the DivX program installed. To do this, enter the name DivX into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file DVX with DivX. Below is a list of programs that support the file DVX.

Step 2. Create association of DivX with DVX files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the DVX file still does not use the DivX program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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 DVX file.

Step 3. Update DivX to the latest version

If, despite the association of the DivX program with the DivX Video Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the DivX, LLC website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the DVX file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:

The DVX file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the DVX file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our DVX file. Sometimes virus-infected DVX files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the DVX file. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular DVX file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use DivX help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted DVX 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 operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the DVX file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the DVX file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.