How to Play Xvid Videos
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Tips: 1. DivX/XviD sources |
It is fairly unlikely that you will have a file with the extension .xvid. In all likelihood, your file is named something along the lines of "Filename.XviD.AVI". There are no XviD files per se. Instead there are many different common multimedia file containers that can, and do, store XviD video content. The most likely kind of containers you will find is AVI, OGM and MKV.
The VLC Media Player is by far the easiest solution to playing files with XviD content. It supports many multimedia container formats including AVI, MKV and OGM, and can decode XviD without you needing to install any additional software. Also, it will play AC3, MP3 or OGG Vorbis audio, meaning your audio should definitely work too.
Download VLC Media Player here
Method 2 Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player v11.0-Windows Media Player (WMP) is one of the most commonly used XviD players, primarily because it's the default media player in Windows and it's capable of playing pretty much any video format with the right codec installed. This player should be installed on your computer already, but in case you don't have the latest version you can download it here.
Download Media Player v11.0
Method 3 BSPlayer
BSPlayer v1.37-BSPlayer is yet another XviD player alternative capable of playing back most media files (AVI, MPG, ASF, WMV, WAV, MP3) and subtitle formats (MicroDVD, Subviewer and SubRip). The player also supports custom subtitle positioning, colors, fonts and transparency. If you want to change the look and feel you can download new skins online. Finally, this player features quite efficient CPU and memory usage, so if you run into problems with skipping during playback you might want to give this player a try.
Download BSPlayer v1.37-BSPlayer
Note: Please note that all XviD players (except VLC player) require the XviD codec in order to play XviD videos. If you want to play XviD content with a DirectShow-based player such as Windows Media Player, then you need to install a codec or filter for XviD video. This gives you two different options to choose from.
XviD Codec
The word codec is an abbreviation for Coder / Decoder - so you can use it to create and decode XviD video. When you install the XviD codec, it will work with your system so that when you try to play with a DirectShow-based player (Windows Media Player), it will be used to decode the video content. Download the XviD Codec from: http://www.afterdawn.com/software/video_software/codecs_and_filters/xvid.cfm
FFDShow
FFDShow is a set of DirectShow filters. We personally believe that installing FFDShow is a must for anybody who watches a lot of video on their computer in a variety of different formats. FFDShow has a wonderful advantage over just installing the XviD codec, it will give you much better odds at having your audio decoded. This is recommended regardless of what else you do. Download FFDShow from: http://www.afterdawn.com/software/video_software/codecs_and_filters/ffdshow.cfm
AC3Filter
If you have installed the XviD codec or FFDShow and you find that you have no sound (or perhaps that your surround sound isn't working correctly?), then installing AC3Filter might help. AC3Filter is a DirectShow filter for AC3 (Dolby Digital) audio. It will allow you to change its configuration by the Start Menu so that you can choose a multi-channel output if you have more than 2 speakers also. Download the AC3Filter software from: http://www.afterdawn.com/software/video_software/codecs_and_filters/ac3filter.cfm
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