Looking for the Free DivX Codec?

There is a new, improved version of the free DivX codec, with a level of quality and performance equivalent to previous versions of DivX Pro.

How do you get your hands on the free DivX codec for Windows, you ask? It's simple:

• Download the DivX 6 Create Bundle or DivX 6 Play Bundle and begin installation
• On the "Choose Components" screen simply expand the drop-down list for "DivX" and uncheck the "DivX Pro 15-Day Trial"
• Complete the installation

That's all there is to it. No forms to fill in, no web pages to visit, no signing over your soul in blood.

(If you're downloading the DivX 6 for Mac trial, your installation includes the free DivX codec with a 6-month trial of Pro features.)

Ahem … but that's not all. If you still want "free" and still don't want to sign over your soul (but you also want higher-quality video encoding capabilities), you can get a free 15-day trial of DivX Pro. Again, there's no extra work to be done, no forms to fill in -- all you have to do is leave the box checked during installation and DivX Pro is free for 15 days.

So, what are you waiting for? Download some DivX software and check out the shiny new DivX codec!