DivX codec is based on the MPEG-4 compression standard. This codec can reduce an MPEG-2 video (DVD format) to ten percent of its original size. DivX is a digital video compression technology based on the ISO MPEG-4 standard. It provides broadband performance that is significantly superior to competitive technologies, allowing near-DVD quality downloads of a typical 90-minute feature film in less than 30 minutes through existing broadband connections.
