Play AVI and MP4 (MPEG-4) files for Free with DivX Software

It’s easy to play AVI and MP4 or MPEG-4 videos using free DivX Software. AVI (Audio Video Interleave) and MP4 (or MPEG-4 video) are popular video file formats. These files are widely used due to their high-quality compression and compatibility. The DivX Player can play a variety of file formats including MP4 and AVI, making it the perfect tool for enjoying all your videos.

AVI and MP4 Player

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DivX Player is a Free AVI Player and MP4 (MPEG-4) Player

Fortunately, it’s simple to play many different file types with the free DivX Player. Here are the remarkably easy steps to play AVI and MP4 files with DivX Software:

  1. Install free DivX Software for Windows or Mac
  2. Open DivX Player
  3. Drag your video file onto DivX Player to begin watching

That’s it! Once you have the free DivX Software installed, it’s simple to begin watching AVI video or MP4 (or MPEG-4) video. There are additional features of DivX Player, but to get started, all you need to do is download the software and start enjoying your videos. 

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AVI Player

An AVI video player, such as DivX Player,  is a valuable tool for playing digital video content in this popular file format. AVI is an early video file format that was introduced in 1992 and is still widely used today.

MP4 Player / MPEG-4 Player

Having a MP4 player (like DivX Player) to view MP4 files is essential. Since MP4 files can contain a variety of media files (including MPEG-4 video), it has become a well known tool for digital video. Additionally, MP4 files are easier to share given the ubiquity of MP4 playback. Note that MP4 is the video container, and MPEG-4 is a video compression format that is often used within an MP4 file container. Get more info

Fortunately, free DivX Software includes the ability to play AVI and MP4 or MPEG-4 video. The free DivX Player is an AVI player and an MP4 player, so you can play back your favorite videos.

Why is an AVI and MP4 player valuable? 

  • Compatibility: AVI and MP4 video is compatible with a wide range of operating systems (including Windows and Mac) and devices.
  • Video Quality: AVI and MP4 video is capable of providing high-quality video and audio playback, making it an ideal choice for users who want to enjoy videos at their best quality.
  • File Size: When converting video, compressing them into AVI or MP4 files makes them relatively small compared to other video file formats. This means it’s an efficient choice for users who want to save space on their hard drive. Learn more about how to convert to MP4 video for free with DivX Software
  • Wide Range of Codecs: AVI supports a wide range of codecs, including MPEG-4 and DivX, which allows for a variety of video and audio compression methods to be used, providing greater flexibility for users.
  • Versatility: DivX Player is an AVI and MP4 video player that can be used to play a wide range of video and audio files, including movies, TV shows, and music videos.

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What else is included in DivX Software?

In addition to the DivX Player, the free version of our award-winning software includes DivX Converter. DivX Converter offers drag-and-drop ease to convert to popular formats such as MP4, H.264, HEVC and DivX. You can create smaller video file sizes without compromising quality. DivX Converter also has optional Pro features for additional settings, conversion of MPEG-2 files and much more. Download free DivX Software and give it a try!

 

AVI, MP4, MPEG-4, and other file types may be encoded using DivX’s proprietary technology, including DivX’s patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other intellectual property rights. DivX reserves all rights. 

Help Playing AVI or MP4 Video

Want more information? Read about DivX Software or visit our Support section to get answers on all things DivX (like DivX Converter or DivX Player).

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