brew install ffmpeg ffmpeg -i input.mov -c:v libxvid -b:v 1000k output.avi Linux handles Xvid via FFmpeg/GStreamer with no separate “codec pack.” Install FFmpeg with Xvid support: Debian/Ubuntu:
sudo dnf install ffmpeg xvidcore
sudo pacman -S ffmpeg xvidcore ffmpeg -encoders | grep xvid You should see libxvid – the Xvid encoder. Play Xvid files: Use mpv , VLC , or Totem : how to install xvid codec
sudo apt update sudo apt install ffmpeg libxvidcore4 brew install ffmpeg ffmpeg -i input