DivXNetworks today announced the release of the DivX® 5.0.5 Video Codec for Mac, available at www.divx.com/divx/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.

DivX 5.0.5 for Mac is available to consumers in two versions. DivX Pro 5.0.5 for Mac, an advanced application for professional users, is available for a small one-time charge. A standard version of the Mac codec is also offered for download free of charge.