what codec gives best movie quality?

[lordanubis]

I was wondering what codec would give the best picture quality. Or is there a combination of them? I ask because I had installed divx 5.1 and then I would install 4.12 and that would give me good quality, I don't know how. But I have uninstalled both due to a computer problem. I then reinstalled them and now the quality of the divx movies is noticeably less. What is the best codec to use for divx movies? Or should I try xvid codec? Thanks for your help.

[junkmalle]

Try the latest Xvid codec. It's an MPEG 4 codec just like Divx but it's completely free.

[bazooka]

Quality is subjective.

What may look good to you may look like garbage to someone else.

That said, I use both Divx and Xvid.

The higher the bitrate, the better the quality.

[lordanubis]

I asked because with divx 5.2 it looks like the final product comes out darker than if I use divx 4.12. Only that the newer divx look clearer. Now, I have never used xivd. Would it be just as easy to edit the movies as it is with divx? Is xvid better than divx? Sorry but I am a newbie to all this. Thanks.

[bazooka]

Like I said, it is subjective.

Use what looks best to you.

I am not trying to be rude, but the only way you are really going to find out is to try the codec yourself.

[junkmalle]

Xvid and Divx quality are pretty much the same. And it's just as easy to use. The only minor issue is that a few of the older hardward Divx players don't like Xvid.

[lordanubis]

Thanks for the replies and help. I will definitely try them all so that I can judge what looks best. Have a good one.