What plug-in uses DivX and XviD?

[skfields01]

I am curious what plug-in allows you to use DivX and XviD. The Cinema says (MPEG-2 format (.vob, .mpg and .ps extensions) and the Podcast says (mp4, .m4v or .mov extensions, encoded with H264 video codec).

Where does DivX and XviD fall into? I am guessing it is the Podcast since DiVx and XviD are MPEG-4.

[fusen]

divx and xvid is supported straight away on the device with no plugins needed.

[suproach]

Dvix and Xvid are usually in the .avi container not mp4, although that is also supported out of the box.

[birdman]

Dvix and Xvid are usually in the .avi container not mp4, although that is also supported out of the box.

the mp4 container isint supported out of the box is it?

[thatdrewguy]

the mp4 container isint supported out of the box is it?

nope. it's pay for view.

[skfields01]

Didn't know that DivX was right out of the box.

[suproach]

Here is a quote from archos

Video playback**: MPEG-4(4) (ASP@L5 AVI, up to DVD resolution)
WMV (MP@ML, up to DVD resolution)

And then it lists what is plugin required.

With optional software plug-ins (available for purchase on www.archos.com):
- Video Podcast plug-in: H.264 up to DVD resolution and AAC
- Cinema Plug-in: MPEG-2 MP@ML up to 10 Mbps (up to DVD resolution) and AC3 stereo sound (5.1)

[weirdbeardmt]

What's a good free Windows DivX converter?

[Daibus]

I have downloaded DivX files from Stages6 onto my laptop where they can be played using the VLC player, but when I send to my Archos 605 they cannot be played. Why is this? Thank you for your help.

[jh1]

I have downloaded DivX files from Stages6 onto my laptop where they can be played using the VLC player, but when I send to my Archos 605 they cannot be played. Why is this? Thank you for your help.

Mostly likely the horizontal resolution is greater than the maximum 720 that the 605 can play

[lkmg]

I have downloaded DivX files from Stages6 onto my laptop where they can be played using the VLC player, but when I send to my Archos 605 they cannot be played. Why is this? Thank you for your help.

convert your videos to a lower resolution will solve the problem.

[Daibus]

Thank you very much for your replies but which is the best wasy to change the resolution of DivX files?

Cheers.

[Armac]

Use 'Super' It's Free....

[aegrotatio]

I'm going to bump this old thread to mention that with the latest firmware I have not been able to use any MP4 container file with DIVX and MP3. It just crashes the Archos and reboots it whenever the file is touched.

I have determined through tests that DIVX/XVID and MP3 can only be used in an AVI format file.
DIVX/XVID with MP3 audio does not work in MP4 container files, causing instant crash.
DIVX and AAC works in MP4 but this requires purchasing H.264/AAC plugin.

It's probably an unintended bug because the MP4 container spec says you can use MP3 just fine, but Archos 605 crashes instantly encountering MP3 in an MP4 container file.

[swec]

^ do you have a sample file that I can test on?

that's one of the old thread you got.

[aegrotatio]

Here is where I'll discuss further:
http://forum.archosfans.com/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=26237

Thanks!!

[swec]

Here is where I'll discuss further:
http://forum.archosfans.com/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=26237

Thanks!!

I tried it and I replied in your post.