DivX Player review
A free Windows and macOS player for 4K video, subtitles, playlists, and casting.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
DivX Player is a desktop media player included with DivX Software for Windows and macOS. Its free plan is aimed at people who want local video playback with support for AVI, DIVX, MKV, and MP4 files, including playback up to 4K. It also covers external and embedded subtitles, multiple audio tracks, playlists, media-library organization, chapter points, and fast-forward and rewind controls. For home users who want a straightforward desktop player with casting, it combines everyday playback tools with support for DLNA-compatible devices and Chromecast.
Casting is one of DivX Player’s clearest strengths. Its media-server feature supports DLNA and Chromecast, allowing supported media to be sent to compatible devices from the desktop software. Hardware-accelerated decoding is also included, which fits users who want 4K playback on supported Windows or macOS hardware. The format coverage is focused rather than exhaustive, but the listed formats cover several common video containers and the player adds practical viewing features such as subtitles, multiple audio tracks, and chapter navigation.
DivX Software Free provides the core player, while DivX 11 Pro adds ad-free use, Cloud Connect, advanced playback features, advanced conversion features, and a 30-day refund policy. Cloud imports from Google Drive and Dropbox are part of Pro, making the paid version more relevant for users managing media across local and cloud storage. The main platform consideration is that DivX 11 Pro for Mac is listed as not yet available, even though the current free software supports Windows and Mac. Choose DivX Player for free desktop 4K playback and casting; consider an alternative if you need broader platform parity or cloud features without upgrading.
DivX Player pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Plays AVI, DIVX, MKV, and MP4 video up to 4K
- Supports subtitles, multiple audio tracks, chapters, and playlists
- Casts through DLNA and Chromecast using its media server
- Where it doesn't
- DivX 11 Pro for Mac is not yet available
- Cloud imports from Google Drive and Dropbox require Pro
- The free plan does not include ad-free use or advanced conversion
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