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Current Version: Player 5.1.1 (February 2, 2004) / Player 5.2.1 (October 26, 2004) / Complete Package 7.2 (March 10, 2010: Decoder 6.8.3.5 / Encoder 6.8.3.5 / Player 7.2 Build 10.0.0.184 / Converter 1.3)

The basic DivX package consists of a free decoder plugin for QuickTime that runs on Mac OS 9 or Mac OS X (Carbon), allowing Mac users to create, distribute and watch full-screen, DVD quality video, offering a very high level of compression with advanced encoding tools and interlaced video support. DivX Video is available in free and "Pro" ($19.95) editions, the latter including a more recent version of the encoder/decoder - providing more advanced features and better performance - and includes support for MP3 encoding.

Version 7.2 - the latest release of the combo QuickTime Decoder / Encoder / Player / Web Player for Mac OS X - adds/changes the following:

  • DivX Player has been updated to support unlimited playback of purchased DivX VOD content in DivX Player and streamlined DivX VOD registration and device management.

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