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1. DIVX

   DIVX (Digital Video Express) is a discontinued digital video format. Created in part by Circuit City, it was an unsuccessful attempt to create an alternative to video rental in the United States. The format's poor reception from consumers resulted in major financial losses for Circuit City and is credited with being part of the company's downfall.

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1. DivX

   DivX is a brand name of products created by DivX, Inc., including the DivX Codec which became popular due to its ability to compress lengthy video segments into small sizes while maintaining relatively high visual quality. There are two DivX codecs; the regular MPEG-4 Part 2 DivX codec and the H.264/MPEG-4 AVC DivX Plus HD codec. It is one of several codecs commonly associated with "ripping", whereby audio and video multimedia are transferred to a hard disk and transcoded. Rovi Corporation has announced that the support for DivX 8.x for Windows, DivX 7.x for Mac, DivX Author and MPEG-2/DVD Plug-in ends on December 28, 2012, albeit its DivX 9 software remains in development.

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1. DivX

   DivX provides the popular DivX codec, which allows for high quality videos and minimal file sizes.DivX, LLC, (NASDAQ: SNIC) a division of Sonic Solutions, enables consumers to enjoy a high-quality video experience across any kind of device. We create, distribute and license digital video technologies that span the “three screens” comprising today’s consumer media environment - the PC, the television and mobile devices. Over 350 million DivX devices have shipped into the market from leading consumer electronics manufacturers. We also offer content providers and publishers a complete solution for the distribution of secure, high-quality digital video content. Driven by a globally recognized brand and a passionate community of hundreds of millions of consumers, DivX is simplifying the video experience to enable the digital home.DivX is among the world’s most popular digital media formats, powering a worldwide ecosystem of content, software and consumer electronics devices. Key Facts DivX™ is a registered trademark of DivX, Inc. DivX™ is a digital media format DivX™ software enables the playback and creation of high definition H.264 video in an MKV file container DivX™ licenses its technology to content creators and provides an online video-on-demand system for content distributors DivX™ offers certification programs for software and hardware products that support DivX™ video creation and playback DivX, Inc. was incorporated in May 2000 and completed its IPO in September 2006 In November 2007, DivX, Inc. acquired MainConcept, a leading provider of H.264 video technology In late 2008, DivX, Inc. launched its newest certification program for devices that play DivX Plus HD (H.264-based) video In August 2009, DivX, Inc. acquired AnySource Media, the creator of the on-demand Internet television platform DivX TV was announced in January 2010, bringing Internet media to the TV in an embedded platform Lionsgate, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, Starz Media’s Overture Films and Warner Bros. Digital Distribution have approved distribution of their content by retailers using the DivX™ format Hollywood content in the DivX™ format is available online from CinemaNow (US), Film Fresh (US), Warner Video Live (France), FilmOn.com (UK) and Play4Film (Worldwide)

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1. DIVX

   What does DIVX stand for? -- Explore the various meanings for the DIVX acronym on the Abbreviations.com website.

How to pronounce DIVX?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of DIVX in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of DIVX in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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References

1. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divx
2. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=DIVX
3. ^ CrunchBase
   https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/divx