File extension XVID
| File type | XviD Codec |
| Developer | Xvid |
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What is a XVID file?
XVID is an extension characteristic for files containing digital video generated on the basis of the Xvid codec library. Such encoding of video materials complies with the MPEG-4 part 2 encoding standard. Unlike the DivX codec, Xvid is a tool distributed under the GNU General Public License model.
XVID files are supported by many video playback programs and by hardware players.
Program(s) that can open the .XVID file
Windows
How to open XVID files
If you cannot open the XVID file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports XVID among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the XVID file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the XVID format files
The inability to open and operate the XVID file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the XviD Codec file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a XVID file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the XVID file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the XVID from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the XVID format
- The XVID file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the XVID file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a XVID file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the XVID file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the XVID file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the XVID file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
Updated 11/20/2021
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How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.XVID) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected XVID file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the XVID file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. XVID) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.