How to Play Xvid [Archive] - Digital Video Forums

Laudy_jle

21 Aug 2002, 09:43 PM

Hello,

I'm having a problem with a .avi file wich I think is compressed using xvid. How can I play this file.
The filename: moviename.xvid-deity.avi
When I try to open the .avi file in VirtualDub I get the following error: "Couldn't locate decompressor for format 'XVID' (unknown) VirtualDub requires a Video for windows (VFW) compatible codec to decompress video. DirectShow codecs, such as those used by Windows Media Player, are not suitable."
Where can i download these codecs or is there another way to view this file.

I hope anyone can help me!?

khp

22 Aug 2002, 09:39 AM

You have two options.

Either get the xvid codec, or use an fourcc changer to change the fourc code to 'DIVX'

There's a link to the codec in the news section, and you can find the fourcc changer in the software section here at the divx-digest.

Blodo

9 Sep 2002, 10:32 AM

Yep, you need the XviD code. TRy looking in the software section here, www.divx-digest.com, as khp stated.

dogpound80

13 Sep 2002, 05:44 AM

i hate the xvid codec, but still have problems on the playback. the screen is a swirl of colors, but i do get sound. anything i can do?

dogpound80

13 Sep 2002, 05:46 AM

also, how would i use the fourcc changer? how does that all work???

khp

13 Sep 2002, 06:13 PM

Originally posted by dogpound80
also, how would i use the fourcc changer? how does that all work???

Load the avifile into the fourc changer, change both the description and used code to DIVX, and click apply. You will the be able to view the file with divx4/5.

notsotechie

15 Sep 2002, 07:55 PM

Hi guys,

thnx for the amazing tip.... i had the same problem & stumbled upon these replies...i changed the FourCC for the file tht did not play to DIVX & its perfect now.

thnx
notsotechie
:D

Manofwar

17 Sep 2002, 09:38 PM

Mby a absolute noobie question:

Please gimme an idea where I can find a fourc changer?

I have never attempted this before, sorry for my ignorance

Manno

khp

17 Sep 2002, 10:04 PM

http://www.divx-digest.com/software/avifourcc.html

ElectroGX

27 Sep 2002, 08:18 AM

if you change the fourcc to divx from xvid, does it down the quality?

Batman

27 Sep 2002, 08:51 AM

I do not think utilizing the divx 5 codec as an xvid decoder would result in quality degredation.