The program has become the best way to convert to divx avi. Even does a good job with automatic cropping.

If you have to edit the video or use filters, then VirtualDub is better. VirtualDub works conveniently only with single pass, so Dr. Divx's 2-pass default produces better quality.

Just be sure to go to the Advanced tab and, in addition to choosing Insane quality, you'll have to increase the rate to keep the video at the same quality.
You can't do that with the Converter, another reason Dr Divx is better.

You may also have to use a slider to return the file to its original size. Dr Divx is likely to want to shrink the picture.

By the way, to avoid the Divx watermark, use Divx Configuration under Start / Divx.

It works with flv files.

It is free to download; the shareware listing continues to be in error.

Along with VirtualDub and (an old version of) TMPEnc (for mpg joining though not edit; doesn't cut to the frame), essential freeware for videos.

This new version is the worst encoding program ever. It takes about half an hour to open a DVD or a big MPEG file and when you try to change the default encoding settings, it crasher. It doesn't let you to leave the movie resolution at 720*###, and if you choose higher quality encoding it means higher compression that means a bigger loss of quality. The free Xvid is much better.

This product is described on the Divx site as LPGL freeware, not shareware.

http://labs.divx.com/node/182

If the link ceases to work, check the second question under General in the FAQ's.

I haven't (yet) downloaded, so rating is left at default.