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Divx Codec

What are Codec and DivX? Many of you have heard of this word ‘Codec’ but have you ever wondered what Codec is? The common definition of codec that we all know is that codec’s are some kind of files that are used to play audio or video files having different formats like avi, 3gp, etc. but only few of us know the exact definition of codec and its true meaning. A Codec is a device that performs encoding and decoding of digital signal. This term can also be referred as Compressor-Decompressor or Coder-Decoder. There are 3 main types of codec’s namely Audio codec’s, Video codec’s and Data Codec’s and each one of it has a different function to perform.

DivX

DivX is a digital media format that puts the tools of digital expression openly in the hands of the people around the world. DivX is basically a video technology that is used to compress video so that you can save megabytes of space occupied by your big video files. If you have a digital camcorder then you will notice that your few minutes of video clips have occupied multiple gigabytes of space and you have no more space to add more videos. DivX is the technology that allows you to reduce the size of your big video files to a more manageable size without losing noticeable visual quality. DivX is also referred to as DivX codec because the use of DivX codec can be found in almost all CD’s and DVD’s.

Encoding video using DivX

There are a number of ways to encode video using DivX (.avi format) but the best way to encode video using DivX is using software’s that makes your encoding task a little bit easier and provide an effective way to everyone from a newbie to a professional.

You can also use the DivX converter provided by the DivX itself which can be downloaded form http://www.DivX.com. DivX is ideal software for beginner’s and anyone can encode their video files without much efforts. Other software’s that can be used to encode video using DivX are Ulead Video Studio, Pinnacle Studio, Adobe Premiere, and Virtual Dub, that is widely used.

Summary:

A Codec is a device that performs encoding and decoding on digital signal or a digital data stream and DivX is a digital media format that puts the tools of digital expression openly in the hands of the people around the world.