How to convert XVID to MP4
- Add your .XVID file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .MP4 in a few seconds.
- Download your new .MP4 file.
What to expect
- Every Xvid-to-MP4 conversion is a lossy re-encode - quality already lost in the original cannot be recovered.
- The
.xvidextension is unofficial; the file is usually a standard AVI and most tools will open it if you rename it to.avi. - Xvid (MPEG-4 ASP) and H.264 are different codecs, so a lossless container switch is not possible - full re-encoding is always required.
Frequently asked questions
Will the MP4 lose quality?
Yes, slightly - re-encoding from Xvid to H.264 is lossy, but at a high quality setting (e.g., HandBrake RF 20) the difference is hard to spot.
Do I need to install a Xvid codec to convert?
No. HandBrake, VLC, and ffmpeg all include their own Xvid decoder and need no extra codec packs.
My XVID file is really an AVI - should I rename it?
Renaming to
.avi helps it open in more players, but you still need to re-encode to get a true .mp4 with H.264 video.Which method is fastest?
ffmpeg is fastest to execute from a single command; HandBrake is the easier choice if you prefer a graphical interface.
Programs that convert XVID: HandBrake · Miro Video Converter · Freemake Video Converter · ConvertXtoDVD · MediaCoder · Movavi Video Converter Personal · Ultimate Video Converter · iPhone Video Converter
