DivX 5.0.5 For Mac Now Shipping

DivXNetworks, Inc. has released a Mac version of DivX version 5.0.5. DivX is an encoder utility designed for compressing video for DVD authoring. The app features MPEG-2 and MP3 encoding. According to DivXNetworks

DivXNetworks, Inc., today announced the release of the DivX® 5.0.5 Video Codec for Mac.

The new release offers the first-ever DivX video encoder for the Mac OS, enabling Mac users to easily create DVD-quality video at 1/10th the size of MPEG-2.

DivX for Mac OS, a QuickTime component that runs on Mac OS 8.6 through Mac OS X, is available with an optional MP3 encoder to ensure cross platform audio compatibility.

The new release empowers Mac users to create, distribute and watch full screen DVD quality video, offering the highest level of compression with advanced encoding tools and interlaced video support.

You can find more information about the Mac version of DivX at the DivXNetworks, Inc. Web site. DivX is available for US$30.00.