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Convert XviD to Xbox Video — Free Online Converter

Convert XviD MPEG-4 Video (.xvid) to Xbox Video (.xbox-video) online for free. Fast, secure video conversion with no watermarks or registration....

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How to Convert

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Upload your .xvid file by dragging it into the upload area or clicking to browse.

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Choose your output settings. The default settings work great for most files.

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Click Convert and download your .mp4 file when it's ready.

About XviD to Xbox Video Conversion

XviD is the open-source MPEG-4 Part 2 codec from the scene release era, producing AVI files at 700 MB-1.4 GB. The Xbox Video device preset targets Microsoft's Xbox console line (Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S), producing H.264 High Profile video with AAC-LC audio at up to 1080p — optimized for living room TV playback via the Xbox media player.

The Xbox 360 actually supported MPEG-4 Part 2 (DivX/XviD) in AVI containers through a firmware update, making it one of the few devices that played XviD natively. However, Xbox One and Series X|S dropped this legacy support. The Xbox preset re-encodes to H.264 High Profile for consistent playback across all Xbox generations.

Why Convert XviD to Xbox Video?

While Xbox 360 could play XviD AVI files, Xbox One and Series X|S cannot — Microsoft removed MPEG-4 Part 2 decoder support in the newer consoles. Converting XviD to the Xbox preset ensures playback across all Xbox generations. The H.264 High Profile encoding also produces better visual quality at equivalent file sizes than the original XviD.

On a 50+ inch TV screen, XviD's MPEG-4 Part 2 compression artifacts (blocking, mosquito noise) become painfully visible at the original 800-1500 kbps bitrates. Re-encoding to H.264 High Profile at 4-8 Mbps dramatically cleans up the image, making scene release content presentable on modern large-screen displays.

Common Use Cases

  • Making XviD movie collections playable on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S via USB or media server
  • Upgrading XviD video quality for living room TV viewing through Xbox media player
  • Building a converted video library on external USB drives for Xbox media playback
  • Streaming converted XviD content to Xbox via Plex or Jellyfin home media servers
  • Ensuring XviD archive compatibility across Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series consoles

How It Works

FFmpeg demuxes the XviD AVI container, decodes the MPEG-4 Part 2 video, and re-encodes to H.264 High Profile Level 4.1. Resolution is preserved at the source dimensions (typically 624x352 to 720x480) or upscaled to 720p or 1080p for TV display. Audio is transcoded from MP3 to AAC-LC stereo at 192 kbps, or AC3 audio can be preserved as-is since Xbox supports AC3 passthrough. Video bitrate targets 4-8 Mbps for clean TV-sized presentation. The MP4 container uses faststart.

Quality & Performance

H.264 High Profile at 4-8 Mbps produces dramatically cleaner video than the original XviD at 800-1500 kbps. The upgrade is especially visible on large TV screens where MPEG-4 Part 2 blocking was most apparent. Fine detail, skin tones, and motion sequences all improve substantially. AC3 5.1 audio preserved via passthrough delivers full surround sound through Xbox's HDMI output to an AV receiver.

FFMPEG EngineModerateMinimal Quality Loss

Device Compatibility

DeviceXviDXbox Video
Windows PCPartialPartial
macOSPartialPartial
iPhone/iPadPartialPartial
AndroidPartialPartial
LinuxPartialPartial
Web BrowserNoNo

Recommended Settings by Platform

YouTube

Resolution: 1920x1080

Bitrate: 8-12 Mbps

H.264 recommended for fast processing

Instagram

Resolution: 1080x1080

Bitrate: 3.5 Mbps

Square or 9:16 for Reels

TikTok

Resolution: 1080x1920

Bitrate: 4 Mbps

9:16 vertical, under 60s ideal

Twitter/X

Resolution: 1280x720

Bitrate: 5 Mbps

Under 140s, 512MB max

WhatsApp

Resolution: 960x540

Bitrate: 2 Mbps

16MB limit for standard, 64MB for document

Discord

Resolution: 1280x720

Bitrate: 4 Mbps

8MB free, 50MB Nitro

Tips for Best Results

  • 1Use H.264 High Profile to maximize quality — Xbox hardware fully supports High Profile decoding for the best compression efficiency
  • 2Preserve AC3 5.1 audio if you have a surround sound setup — Xbox passes multichannel audio through HDMI to AV receivers
  • 3Target 4-6 Mbps video bitrate for a meaningful quality upgrade from the original XviD encoding
  • 4Store converted files on an external USB hard drive formatted as NTFS for easy Xbox media library access
  • 5Set up Plex or Jellyfin for network streaming — this avoids USB transfers and allows central library management

XviD to Xbox Video conversion upgrades scene release archives for living room TV viewing, with H.264 High Profile encoding that dramatically improves visual quality on large screens across all Xbox console generations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The Xbox 360 supports H.264 MP4 playback. The converted files play on all Xbox generations — 360, One, and Series X|S.
Optional. Upscaling from 624x352 to 1080p does not add real detail but can look smoother on some TVs than letting the TV's scaler handle it. The file size increase is significant.
Yes. The Xbox supports AC3 passthrough via HDMI. If the XviD contains AC3 5.1, it can be preserved in the MP4 container for surround sound playback.
USB external drive (NTFS formatted), DLNA/UPnP streaming, or Plex/Jellyfin/Emby media server on the home network. The Xbox media player app detects all sources.
Xbox One and Series X|S do not support MPEG-4 Part 2 (XviD/DivX). Only the Xbox 360 with a firmware update could play XviD natively.

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