Video Pioneers Since 2000
For 25 years, DivX® has been dedicated to creating better video experiences. Our innovative video technologies for consumers, device manufacturers and streaming services are enjoyed by millions of people around the world. With over a billion downloads of our video software and over 1.7 billion licensed playback devices, DivX continues to lead the video revolution.
The 
Business
The DivX business is focused on three main areas: Consumer Software, Consumer Electronics Licensing and Patent Licensing. We’re proud that our commitment to innovative technology has helped shape how video is enjoyed around the world.
CONSUMER SOFTWARE
DivX creates award-winning software for users worldwide. Our software download enables users to play, convert and cast high-quality video.
- Over 1 billion consumer downloads
- Available to a global audience since 2000
- Hundreds of millions of files created with DivX Software
CE LICENSING
Due to consumer demand, DivX began licensing and certifying our video technology to the biggest names in consumer electronics, allowing users to play DivX video across devices.
- Licensing to consumer electronics partners since 2003
- Over 1.7 billion DivX Certified devices shipped worldwide
- Present and past DivX partners include all leading CE manufacturers
PATENT LICENSING
DivX’s patent portfolio was developed by DivX engineers through years of innovation in video technology and includes fundamental inventions that make high-quality streaming possible, improving the overall media experience for end users.
- Over 600 patents worldwide
- Strategic patent licensing program began in 2019
- Partners include leading technology companies, popular streaming service providers and more than 60% of the global smart TV market
How it all started
We have always been obsessed with making video better. The DivX Story begins with Jerome “Gej” Rota. Gej was passionate about video and believed everyone should be able to enjoy the videos they want, how, when and where they want. In 1999, digital video was a frustrating experience. But he believed it could, and should, be an amazing one. So began our journey of innovation.
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2004
The first tier 1 DivX Certified® device shipped. The DivX Certification program was created to license and test DivX playback on CE devices.
2006
DivX became a publicly traded company.
2006
Launched Stage6, a high-quality video sharing community to watch and download video.
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2006
Over 100 million DivX Certified playback devices shipped worldwide.
2007
The DivX Connected box released, a hardware platform for streaming media from the computer to the TV.
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2008
DivX adopted in emerging categories such as mobile phones, game consoles, digital TVs and Blu-ray players.
2010
DivX acquired by Sonic Solutions (owners of Roxio software).
2011
Over 500 million DivX Certified playback devices shipped worldwide.
2011
DivX TV, an Internet TV platform offering multi-channel streaming, released on LG devices.
2011
DivX/Sonic acquired by Rovi Corp (now called TiVo Corp)
2013
Over 1 billion downloads of DivX Software to consumers around the globe.
2013
First HEVC consumer software released including 4K/Ultra HD support.
2014
DivX became a private company.
2014
Awarded “Best Ultra HD Codec” from Ultra HDTV magazine.
2015
DivX acquired by NeuLion, Inc.
2016
Facilitated the first ever live 4K streaming event.
2018
DivX divests from Neulion to become a privately held company.
2020
Updated consumer software bundles, including support for Apple’s M1 chip.
2022
Launched Grove®, a location-based video sharing mobile app.
Innovation
DivX employees’ innovative thinking has inspired the technology we’ve created over the past two decades, and helped us create a global brand that stands for high-quality video. DivX has also been a committed industry leader, helping to shape the present and future of video by partnering with entertainment providers and technology manufacturers.
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