MKV is a multimedia container format that supports all compression formats and is extensible. To convert MKV to Xvid, it must first be converted to AVI. AVI has limitations, while Xvid is an open-source video codec. To convert, find a converter that supports both formats, select the file, choose the output format, and adjust audio and video settings. Special downloads may be required for less common codecs.
MKV is the file extension of the Matroska container format for creating audio, video or multimedia files. MKV has open standards, the source code is open source, and it was designed to be an alternative to containers such as MOV (Apple® QuickTime® Digital Media Container), ASF (Microsoft® Advanced System Format Digital Audio/Video Container), and AVI ( Microsoft® Audio Video Interleave container). Xvid, also spelled XviD, is an open source, cross-platform video codec and when referred to as a file type, implies an AVI container that contains a file in the Xvid video codec. So to convert MKV to Xvid, you convert MKV to AVI.
AVI is an element of the Video for Windows® (VfW) framework. When the VfW framework was created, it wasn’t built to support more advanced audio and video features. Therefore, AVI was not designed to support variable frame rate, although it is possible through a workaround. It only handles chapters and subtitles through third-party implementations, doesn’t officially support tags, and has issues with certain video and audio formats. MKV, on the other hand, was designed to support all compression formats and made to be extensible. It also allows fast searching in files, chapter entries, menus, subtitles, variable frame rate and error resilience. Therefore, there may be some material in a MKV file that will not be rendered if you convert MKV to Xvid.
Not all file converters handle MKV or Xvid, so the first step is to find one that does. If you plan to convert a large number of files, you might want to check out the other formats included in the converter. Also, if you plan on doing a lot of conversions, you might prefer buying a program that will have ongoing support and updates as codecs change and containers develop.
The steps for converting MKV to Xvid are similar to other file converter programs with a few exceptions. The conversion may require a special download to ensure that the Xvid codec, as well as less common codecs used in the MKV file, are installed on your computer. Depending on the converter, you may be able to select the language of the subtitle track.
Other than these special steps, the steps to convert MKV to Xvid are quite simple. They usually start with file selection and adding, often browsing and opening the file. Depending on the converter, the file type will be recognized or you will identify it. You will have the opportunity to select the output format, change the audio and video settings and select the output directory and file name. In in-depth converters, video settings will likely include size, compressor, resolution, frame rate, and quality, while audio settings will likely include a choice of compressor, channel, sample rate, bitrate, and bits/sample.
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