The default settings are sufficient for most users.
Once installed, you can configure the encoder and decoder through the Windows Start Menu by searching for "Xvid". Encoder Settings (For Video Creation)
Ensure "Xvid Decoder" and "Xvid Encoder" are selected.
First, let's clarify a common point of confusion: It is a compression/decompression algorithm (a codec) that typically lives inside an AVI (Audio Video Interleave) container.
Higher bitrates yield better quality but larger files. A bitrate between 900 kbps and 1500 kbps is standard for standard-definition (SD) video.
In 2017, the was a perfectly functional, stable, and safe piece of software. It did exactly what it promised—encode and decode Xvid video—without crashing Windows 10’s new architecture.