DivX Celebrates 25 Years of Innovation in Digital Video

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DivX, LLC, a pioneer in digital video technology, proudly celebrates its 25th anniversary. DivX has been at the forefront of innovation, shaping how the world experiences and shares video—from its groundbreaking codec that revolutionized video compression to its ongoing contributions to streaming and playback technologies.

Founded in San Diego in 2000, DivX quickly became a household name, synonymous with high-quality video compression and easy file sharing. The DivX codec became a de facto standard for enjoying and distributing digital videos, enabling a new era of accessibility and convenience for consumers worldwide. This innovative technology allowed for smaller file sizes without compromising visual quality, making video sharing easier across the internet—a game-changer in the early days of the Web.

Over the past 25 years, DivX has continuously evolved, adapting to the ever-changing technological landscape. The company has expanded its offerings beyond its flagship codec to include cutting-edge consumer software and streaming solutions, solidifying its position in the digital video ecosystem. DivX has also leaned into intellectual property licensing, enabling technology companies and video creators around the world to leverage DivX’s innovations. DivX technology is enabled in billions of devices globally, powering seamless video playback across a wide array of platforms and devices.

"We are incredibly proud to celebrate 25 years of innovation and impact in the digital video industry," says Noel Egnatios, CEO of DivX. "This milestone is a testament to the dedication and vision of our team, past and present, and the unwavering support of our loyal customers and partners. We look forward to continuing our journey of innovation, empowering people to enjoy video in new and exciting ways."

Join DivX in celebrating 25 years of innovation by exploring the interactive timeline showcasing key milestones and achievements: https://www.divx.com/25years/

About DivX

DivX develops innovative technology to provide extraordinary digital entertainment experiences across devices. Since 2000, DivX has set the standard for high-quality video by creating pioneering technologies for consumers, device manufacturers and streaming services around the world. DivX licenses technology to enable stunning video playback, and major consumer electronics brands have shipped 2 billion DivX-enabled devices worldwide. The DivX consumer software has 1.5 billion worldwide downloads giving consumers tools to play and convert video. DivX is headquartered in San Diego, California. For more information, please visit www.divx.com.