DivX Software for Mac

Product overview

DivX Software for Mac is the official suite from DivX that combines playback and conversion tools for modern video formats. It lets you play MKV, HEVC (including up to 4K) and DivX-encoded movies, and bundles several utilities to create, convert and stream video on macOS.

Bundle components

• A complimentary 15-day trial of DivX Plus Converter for users who need to re-encode files
• The DivX Codec Pack for reliable decoding and playback
• A DLNA media server and a browser web-player extension
• DivX Player and DivX Web Player for local and in-browser viewing
• Trial plug-ins for additional functionality (audio enhancers and format add-ons)

Playback and format support

DivX for Mac supports a wide range of containers and codecs — MKV and HEVC among them — and can handle high-resolution files up to 4K when the HEVC component is available. A DivX HEVC plug-in is included with the package; enabling it during installation allows both playback and conversion of HEVC material. Note that HEVC remains less common than other formats, but the plug-in brings high-efficiency video support to the suite.

Conversion features

The included DivX Plus Converter can produce videos up to 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) and offers output in either interlaced or progressive scan. Conversion performance has been improved in recent versions, reducing the lengthy transcode times that previously frustrated users.

Additional utilities

• Support for DVD-style features such as scene selection menus, subtitles and alternate audio tracks
• A download manager that queues and retrieves multiple videos at once
• Transfer helpers for sending files to DVD players, Blu-ray players, or game consoles such as the PS3
• Optional plug-ins available as trials, including MPEG-2/DVD support for broader encoding options and audio enhancement add-ons like DFX to boost soundtrack quality

Trial length, cost and alternatives

The suite is free to try for 15 days, after which continued use of the converter and some premium components requires purchase. If you don’t want to buy, other converters to consider include BPS Video Converter and VSO ConvertXtoDVD; for a free player/conversion option many people also use iTunes for basic tasks.

Performance summary and verdict

Overall, DivX Software for Mac is a capable, official solution for playing and converting DivX and related formats. Because it’s maintained by the DivX company, it reduces the risk of codec-related playback problems. The converter is faster than older releases, though the cost after the trial may drive some users to other tools.

Release notes

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