How can divx and vcd formats be viewed?

[dragon0626]

I know this is a basic question. Can divx only be viewed on the computer or in dvd also? What about vcd, other than a vcd player can it be played on dvd and computer? How does the quality compare? Thanks.

 

[GhettoFob]

divx movies can only be watched on computers for now, vcds can be played in vcd players, computers and I think dvd players, dvd quality blows away vcd and divx, divx does have really good quality for the file size though

 

[Maetryx]

VCD are encoded as MPEG 1 files. They can be played on computers in the CD-ROM drive and most DVD drives. SVCD are encoded at MPEG 2 files. They too can be played on computers, but you need to use DVD software to watch a SVCD. Because MPEG 2 is the same compression routine used on DVD discs. Again, most DVD players will also play a SVCD.

DivX is a compression scheme unique to personal computers (at this time). Files encoded in DivX format must be played back on the PC using the codec (coder decoder) found here

 

[DallasTejas]

For divx get "The Playa" from www.divx.com