3ivx Readme Trial

What is 3ivx?
3ivx MPEG-4 is a mature industry standard video compression system which enables the transmission and storage of video, which would otherwise be too large to store or transmit. 3ivx MPEG-4 5.0.4 for Windows consists of MPEG-4 Video and File Format components for authoring and playback of MPEG-4 media.

3ivx can be used to prepare MP4 files for e-mailing to friends and family, for publishing video clips on the web, for video podcasting or to play back MP4 files from Mobile Phones or Digital Cameras

More information is available at
http://www.3ivx.com

Why should I install 3ivx?
The 3ivx decoder components play back most MP4, M4A, 3GP, MOV and AVI files with MPEG-4 Video and MPEG-4 AAC Audio. Supported MPEG-4 variants include DivX 3 through 6, Apple MPEG-4 and Xvid. The audio decoder can play MPEG-4 High Efficiency and Low Complexity AAC audio encoded by Nero AAC, iTunes and others. The components work with Windows Media Player, the QuickTime Player and any other compatible applications.

3ivx MPEG-4 5.0.4 produces noticeably higher quality video than other decoders due to its high quality post-processing filters, and because of its core design and optimization maintains a record-breaking speed.

The 3ivx encoder components produce industry-leading compact high quality MPEG-4 Video and Audio and are distributed as plug-ins for DirectShow as well as plug-ins for QuickTime and Video for Windows. This allows you to encode MPEG-4 Video and Audio in AVI, MOV or MP4 files with the encoding application of your choice.

3ivx MPEG-4 encoded video can be played back by QuickTime 6 or 7 without the need for any additional component to be installed.

What are the limitations of the Trial version?
The software is limited to 30 days after which the software will expire. During the Trial period, the software is fully functional.

If you would like to continue using the 3ivx software after the expiration date, you can obtain a full license from the 3ivx store.
http://www.3ivx.com/store

Requirements
3ivx MPEG-4 5.0.4 requires Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7.

Uninstalling
Use the uninstaller that is installed with the 3ivx software

About 3ivx Video Encoding
This version of 3ivx MPEG-4 5.0.4 includes Audio and Video playback functions and also allows you to encode your own 3ivx Audio and Video, maintaining the data rate and/or quality level you specify. 3ivx MPEG-4 5.0.4 Video is MPEG-4 Simple or Advanced Simple Profile compliant and the Audio is Low Complexity compliant.

You can encode using 3ivx with any DirectShow, QuickTime or Video for Windows compatible application.

For more information, see
http://www.3ivx.com/support/windows/encoding

AVI and QuickTime
Due to limitations in the QuickTime Architecture, AVI files containing MP3, WMA or AC3 audio tracks will not play correctly in QuickTime based applications. You may experience stuttering, loss of sound, no sound or an error message.

What if it doesn’t work?
You can check the support section of our website or use the search field on the bottom of every page to find answers to a wide variety of questions. An alternative is to visit our forums to post a question or a bug report.
http://www.3ivx.com/support

Where can I buy 3ivx MPEG-4 licenses?
Individual licenses can be purchased from our online store. For bundling licenses, bulk purchases or custom development, please contact us.
http://www.3ivx.com/store
http://www.3ivx.com/company/contact.html

Happy Encoding,
The 3ivx Team

3ivx MPEG-4 5.0.4 for Windows may install and makes use of the FAAC, OpenQuicktime and/or Pthreads-win32 libraries. Use of these libraries is covered under the terms of the GNU Lesser General Public License Version 2.1 which is provided with the libraries. Full source code to the libraries is available at http://openquicktime.sf.net, http://www.audiocoding.com and http://sourceware.org/pthreads-win32/