How to Get Final Cut Pro Accept DivX Video Files

DivX has been one of the most used formats when it comes to digital video because it can compress really long videos into one very small file. Here I quickly walk you through the point- is it possible to import and edit a DivX encoded video in Final Cut Pro? As far as we know, though it can be widely played, DivX is not the kind of file that you can load and edit easily in NLEs - including Final Cut Pro. If you would like to import DivX to Final Cut Pro, you have to convert them first.

To convert DivX to Final Cut Pro supported video formats, you need to use a Mac video converter to do the conversion. The best tool to help you get it done is Brorosft Video Converter for Mac. This converter can be used to convert any DivX video to Final Cut Pro most likely ProRes codec with fast conversion speed and high output quality. After the file conversion, you can edit the video as you like through Final Cut Pro. Meanwhile, the Mac Video Conversion tool can create files compatible with various non-linear editing systems like Avid Media Composer, FCE, iMovie, Adobe Premiere Pro and more. Download it now and follow the quick start user guide below to transcode DivX movies for editing in Final Cut Pro.

Download DixX to Final Cut Pro converter:

(Note: Click here for OS X 10.5)

How to Convert DivX to Final Cut Pro Compatible ProRes MOV

Step 1: Load DivX files

Launch the DivX to FCP Converter program. You can directly drag and drop the DivX videos to the software, or click "Add" or "Add From Folder" to locate the DivX files to converter.

Tip: Check the "Merge into one" box, you can join several DivX encoded clips together.

Step 2: Choose output format

Click "format" bar and choose "Final Cut Pro -> Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov)" as output format for editing DivX in FCP 6/7/X flawlessly. ProRes 422(HQ), Pro Res 422(LT), Pro Res 444, Pro Res 422(Proxy) are all the proper choice.

Tips: You can click "settings" button in the main interface to customize the output video's parameters, such as resolution, frame rate, etc.

Step 3: Start DivX to FCP conversion

When you finish all settings, click the "Convert" button at the bottom right corner, this DivX file Converter will start the DivX to ProRes conversion instantly! Once the conversion completes, you are free to use DivX movies in Final Cut Pro X or FCP 6/7.

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