Free online DIVX to ASF converter
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What the DIVX format is
DivX is an implementation of MPEG-4 Part 2 video compression, commonly stored in AVI files and sometimes given a .divx extension. Older versions of DivX Converter, VirtualDub configured with a DivX codec, and video-editing or capture applications commonly created these files. You may encounter them in older movie collections, downloaded clips, and archives made for standalone DivX-certified DVD players.
What the ASF format is
ASF, or Advanced Systems Format, is a Microsoft container designed for streaming and indexed playback. Files using .asf commonly contain Windows Media Video and Windows Media Audio streams, along with timestamps, metadata, and optional indexing information.
ASF is useful when a legacy Windows Media Player setup, Microsoft media workflow, or older network-streaming application specifically requires the container. For broad modern playback, MP4 is usually more compatible; ASF should be chosen for the software or device that needs it.
How to actually convert DIVX to ASF
Using FFmpeg
FFmpeg is the most controllable desktop option on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Because DivX video and ASF playback support vary between applications, encode to the older Windows Media codecs rather than simply changing the filename:
- Install FFmpeg from your operating system's package manager or the official FFmpeg distribution.
- Place the source file in a convenient folder and confirm its name, such as
video.divx. - Run:
ffmpeg -i video.divx -c:v wmv2 -b:v 1500k -c:a wmav2 -b:a 128k -f asf video.asf-c:v wmv2 creates Windows Media Video 8/9-compatible video, while -c:a wmav2 creates Windows Media Audio 2. Adjust -b:v to match the source resolution and desired file size; the audio bitrate can usually remain at 128k for stereo speech or general video. FFmpeg detects the actual input format, so a file named .divx still works if its internal container is AVI.
To preserve the source dimensions and frame rate, omit scaling and frame-rate options. To inspect them first, run:
ffprobe video.divxUsing the website converter
You can convert the file for free on 101convert.com without installing software: open the DIVX-to-ASF converter, add the source file, select ASF as the output format, start the conversion, and download the resulting file. Uploading is less suitable for confidential footage or very large files because processing requires transferring the video to the service.
Quality, compatibility, and limitations
Transcoding is normally required, so the ASF file cannot improve the original image quality. Use a video bitrate close to or higher than the source's bitrate to limit additional loss; increasing it substantially only makes a larger file. A DivX file with unsupported subtitles, multiple audio tracks, chapters, or unusual metadata may lose those elements during conversion.
If the target program rejects the result, use wmv1 instead of wmv2 for video, or reduce the resolution and bitrate for an older device. Test the completed ASF in the exact application or hardware that will play it, because ASF support does not guarantee support for every codec, resolution, audio mode, or streaming feature.
Note: This divx to asf conversion record is incomplete, must be verified, and may contain inaccuracies. Please vote below whether you found this information helpful or not.
DIVX vs ASF: format comparison
How the DIVX and ASF formats compare on the properties that matter most for this conversion.
| Property | .DIVX DivX video file | .ASF Advanced Systems Format |
|---|---|---|
| Format type | Codec | Container |
| Compression | Lossy | — |
| Maximum resolution | — | 8K and above |
| Audio tracks | One | Multiple |
| Subtitles | Separate file only | Embedded in the file |
| Streaming | Partial | Yes |
| Opens in a web browser | No | No |
| Typical file size | Medium | Medium |
| Open standard | Partly open | Partly open |
| Introduced | 2000 | 1996 |
| Developer | DivX, Inc. | Microsoft |
| MIME type | video/divx | video/x-ms-asf |
Information about file extensions and file types is provided by File-Extensions.org
Frequently asked questions
Is the DIVX to ASF converter free?
Yes, converting DIVX to ASF on 101convert.com is completely free. No registration, email address or installation is required. If you need a higher file size limit or want to convert more files at once, see our plans.
How large can my DIVX file be?
You can upload DIVX files up to 200 MB and convert up to 1 files at once in a single batch.
What happens to my uploaded files?
Files are processed automatically and deleted from our servers within a few minutes after conversion. We never view or share your files.
Do I need to install any software to convert DIVX to ASF?
No. The DIVX to ASF conversion runs entirely online in your browser and works on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone.
Did the conversion fail?
In most cases, the cause is an incorrect file format. Please upload a valid DIVX file for this DIVX to ASF conversion. Occasionally, the issue may be on our side. We analyze recurring conversion failures and disable or fix the converter if we detect a defect.