DivX refers to a digital format, which allows its users to download, play, send, and receive video formats with the highest quality. Using DivX format, videos can be compressed into smaller size files, yet still contain the best quality. The DivX format primarily can be used to compress large video size files into compact files. An example would include compressing video files of family footage into data CDs without accumulating any hard drive space. After DivX files are stored on a data CD, the DVD/DivX file can be played on any standard DVD player. Popular versions of DivX files include music videos, films, movie trailers, and amateur footage. When looking to download DivX files, it is important to follow specific tasks, in order to provide for efficient downloads.

Prior to downloading any DivX files, most users already have specific files chosen. Having the exact or similar files already noted the search for your DivX file download will be easier to complete. Begin your search by entering any video file name, for example a movie title, into any search engine. Your search can include, but is not limited to the following key terms: DivX, files, download, free, etc. For best results prefix the file name with the word DivX. The search engine will then locate several websites that allow access to download. Popular websites allow users to rent or buy DivX files from the comfort of their homes. The DivX format is primarily aimed at users who typically rent films more than they purchase films.

When downloading the DivX application, most websites will ask for a current email address, method of payment, and will ask what type of video format the user has. After you have filed out the preliminary information, the application time will vary from site to site, and also on the application being downloaded. Once downloaded, the user will be able to play any DivX video file. These files can be downloaded from any search engine/website.

The upside to DivX files are the smaller size files that can be saved on disks, rather than your computer. More and more companies are formatting files to fit the DivX file. This will allow a wider library of titles for the user.