DivX

Free video software to play and convert video, including 4K and HEVC

About DivX

DivX Software is a long-running free video package for playing and converting video, built around the DivX codec ecosystem found in billions of certified devices: the player handles DivX, MKV, MP4 and HEVC playback with advanced controls, and the converter produces files optimised for DivX Certified TVs, consoles and mobile devices. DivX 11 is the current release line, continuing 25 years of the format's development.

DivX website preview

Live preview of divx.com via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.

DivX: strengths & things to check

Strengths

Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
Covers video player, video converter, codec, playback — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.

Things to check

Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
It is one of 1015 tools in the AI Image & Video category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.

Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.

DivX pricing

Pricing model	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Free access	Yes — fully free
Current plan prices	Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale.
Official site	divx.com

DivX key facts

Category: AI Image & Video
Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Focus areas: video player, video converter, codec, playback
Official site: divx.com

DivX FAQ

How much does DivX cost?

Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (divx.com).

What is DivX used for?

Free video software to play and convert video, including 4K and HEVC Its focus areas in the AI Image & Video category: video player, video converter, codec, playback.

Where can I try DivX?

On its official site, divx.com — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.

DivX vs alternatives

	DivX	ffWorks	FreeTube	GOM Player
Pricing	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Paid — this directory does not list a free tier for it.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more.
Focus areas	video player, video converter, codec, playback	video converter, ffmpeg gui, macos, encoding	youtube client, video player, privacy, open source	video player, subtitles, windows
Official site	divx.com	ffworks.net	freetubeapp.io	gomlab.com
Directory status	Listed	Listed	Listed	Listed

Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.

About the AI Image & Video category

AI tools for generating images, videos, music, and voices from simple prompts. The AI Image & Video category on Tools Hub currently lists 1015 tools. Alongside DivX, it includes Castro, Fountain, Playapod, gPodder.

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Alternatives to DivX

Tools in the same AI Image & Video category that share focus areas with DivX — worth comparing before you commit:

AI Image & Video

ffWorks

Visual FFmpeg workstation for macOS video conversion, priced at €22

Paidvideo-converterffmpeg-guimacosencoding

AI Image & Video

FreeTube

Private desktop YouTube client, free and open source under AGPLv3

Freeyoutube-clientvideo-playerprivacyopen-source

AI Image & Video

GOM Player

Player with automatic subtitle finding

Freemiumvideo-playersubtitleswindows

AI Image & Video

IINA

Modern macOS media player, free and open source, built on mpv

Freevideo-playermacosmpvopen-source

AI Image & Video

KMPlayer

A player for high-resolution video everywhere

Freemiumvideo-player4kmobile

AI Image & Video

mpv

A free player built for the command line

Freevideo-playercliscripts

More in AI Image & Video

Comparing tools in the AI Image & Video category? These related listings are worth a look: Castro — Podcast player with inbox and queue triage for iPhone; Fountain — Podcast hosting and growth platform with AI clips and analytics; Playapod — Free cross-platform podcast app with cloud sync and no ads.