2 Easy Ways to Convert MOV to DIVX on Mac and Windows
Converting any kind of video files from one format to another is no easy feat. The online solutions available often seem to put restrictions on the size of video you can convert. Some may not even work or may take too long. The software solutions that are available are generally expensive and will not work as well as they should.
Therefore, the fact that you are here looking for a way to convert MOV to DIVX means that you are still looking for a great way to accomplish the conversion. If that’s the case, sit back and relax while we provide you with two ways you can convert MOV to DIVX.
Part 1. The Best Way to Convert MOV to DIVX on Mac and Windows
Desktop solutions are great when you have a lot of files that you want convert or the files you want to convert are of a sensitive nature. You will also find that most online tools will not support most formats, essentially preventing you from having options. If this is situation you find yourself in, we recommend the best way to convert MOV to DIVX on Mac and Windows.
This video converter is UniConverter and it comes with a lot of features designed to make editing and conversion of videos quick and easy. Some of these features include the following.
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It supports more than 150 different output formats. This means you’ll always be able to convert your video, no matter the format you want it to be.
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It can be used to convert multiple files at once and even merge multiple files into one.
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It can also be used to burn videos to DVD without affecting the quality of the original video.
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It has great editing and enhancing features that can help you easily edit your video before conversion.
How to Convert MOV to DIVX with UniConverter
To use iMedia to convert MOV to DIVX, download and install the program to your computer and then follow these very simple steps.
Step 1. Start iSkysoft Video Converter
Once the program is installed on your computer, you can launch it by double-clicking on the program’s icon.
Step 2. Import MOV Files
The next step is to import the MOV file you would like to convert into the program. You can do that by simply dragging and dropping the file into the program’s main window. You can also simply click on “Add Files” to browse for the MOV file you need.
Step 3. Select DIVX as the Output Format
You will notice that there are a lot of options to choose from when selecting the output format. Choose DIVX as the output format. You may want to change the videos output settings before conversion. To do that, click on the Gear icon to access the settings.
Step 4. Start MOV to DIVX Conversion
Once you are happy with all the settings, simply click on “Convert” to begin the conversion process. If you don’t set the output folder before beginning, the converted video will be saved in the default iMedia folder.
Part 2. How to Convert MOV to DIVX Online
You may want to choose an online solution if the file you want to convert is not very large or you don’t have too many videos to convert. Online solutions are numerous but not all of them are viable or effective since many will limit the size of the video you can upload for conversion. Convertio is an online solution that is simple to use and highly effective when it comes to the conversion of MOV to DIVX. It also provides tools to help you convert video files to other formats. It may limit the size of the video you can upload for conversion, but it is one of the most secure online tools we could find. Here’s how to use it.
Step 1. After you've logged in the web page. You should see a few options for uploading the MOV file you want to convert you can choose to upload from your Computer, Google Drive or Dropbox. Click on either one of these options to upload the file.
Step 2. Click “Convert” when you are ready and the conversion process will begin. The time it takes to convert the file will depend on the size of the file and your internet connection.
Part 3. Tips about DIVX Format
DIVX video format is a video compression technology that was created by DIVX Inc. to allow users to easily create high quality videos in the shortest time possible without affecting the general quality of the video. It is currently the most popular MPEG-4 based codec simply because of its speed, efficiency and quality. It also doesn’t hurt that there are a number of DVD players that support the DIVX format. Despite the high quality DIVX videos can often be just a tenth of the size, making them ideal for downloading videos over limited bandwidth.
This doesn’t however mean that you will not experience problems when converting to DIVX format. Some of the more common problems include the following:
• The conversion process can take too long. This can happen when the MOV file you are converting from is huge or you are using an online tool and the internet connection is slow. If this happens, you may want to choose an offline solution instead.
• If you find that you cannot download the converted DIVX files when using an online tool, the only solution would be to try a different solution possibly an offline one.
• Sometimes, it is also likely that a desktop solution could fail to convert the entire MOV file. Although it is rare, this can happen. When it does, try checking that the MOV file you are trying to convert is not corrupted. It is also a good idea to make sure that the converter you are using, whether online based or offline is updated.
Brian Fisher
staff Editor