Xvid: File !!better!!

While Xvid was the dominant standard for video sharing in the 2000s, it has largely been superseded by newer technologies:

Today, you should convert your Xvid collection to H.264 or H.265 for longevity. But keep the originals if you have space. They are a piece of digital history. And if you ever find a dusty .avi labeled The_Matrix.REPACK.Xvid.AC3.avi , treat it with respect. That file, with all its pixelation and proud CD-era bitrate, is a survivor. xvid file