What is the difference between .divx and .avchd?
- Extension
- .divx
- .avchd
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Video
- Video
- Developer
- DivX
- Sony, Panasonic
- Description
- A DivX-Encoded Movie File, designated with the .divx file extension, is a digital video format that offers a high-quality, highly compressed viewing experience. Developed by DivX, LLC, this format is designed to compress lengthy video segments into smaller sizes without significantly sacrificing visual quality. This enables users to store and distribute high-definition videos more efficiently over limited bandwidth or storage capacities. The DivX codec, which is required to play these files, supports advanced multimedia features such as multiple video streams.
- AVCHD (Advanced Video Coding High Definition) is a file format designed for recording and playing back high definition video. It is commonly used in digital camcorders and cameras for capturing HD footage. AVCHD leverages the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video compression codec, which efficiently reduces file sizes while preserving high-quality video resolution, and supports both Dolby AC-3 and linear PCM audio codecs for high-quality sound.
- MIME Type
- video/x-divx
- video/x-avchd
- Sample
- sample.divx
- sample.avchd
- Wikipedia
- .divx on Wikipedia
- .avchd on Wikipedia