DivXNetworks has released a new version of their megapopular MPEG-4 codec, DivX. The latest version, DivX v5.1.1 is, according to DivXNetworks, "the most significant improvement in DivX ever". You can download the Standard and free Pro (ie adware supported) versions in our
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DivX v5.1.1 Changelog:
Encoder fixes:
- "Fast" Psychovisual mode is 40% faster than in 5.1
- DivX 5.1.1 encoder is 100% faster than 5.1 (26% faster than 5.05)
- Standard mode 100% faster than 5.1
- Fastest mode 45% faster than 5.1
- The Quality produced by "Fastest" has been significantly improved
- Blinking bottom line in "fastest" mode fixed
- Fix issues with capture applications
- Various Cosmetic CLI fixes
Decoder fixes:
- Resolved a severe performance hit when using the Deringing mode in Postprocessing
- DirectShow filter property page had a cosmetic issue caused by using large fonts (120dpi)
- Avoids buffer overuns with extremly small picture sizes (less than 80x32)
- Fixed a bug caused by "Auto Post-processing" and SMP/HyperThreading CPUs.
- Issue with n B frames and Deblocking fixed
New Features:
- Support for generic MP4 FourCC codes which can be enabled/disabled in the DirectShow configuration dialog box
Changes:
- Psychovisual Disabled by default
- Cosmetic GUI changes have been made to avoid confusion when using MV reuse and specfic performance modes.
- Deinterlacing is back in the Standard codec
- Smoother DivX logo fade
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DivX website:
divx.com.
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