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Decoder Pack provides high-quality professional playback for a wide variety of file formats and media streams AACHEN, Germany, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MainConcept GmbH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of DivX, Inc. (NASDAQ:DIVX) and one of the world's leading providers of video/audio codecs and software development kits (SDKs) to the broadcast, film and consumer markets, today announced the release of its Decoder Pack for Windows(R). This new set of software decoders is available for both the professional broadcast industry and individual consumers and provides high-quality professional playback for a variety of file formats and media streams. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090226/LATH019LOGO) Using the popular MainConcept(TM) DirectShow filters, customers can view different media formats ranging from XDCAM HD, Sony PSP and Apple iPod to Blu-ray, AVCHD, AVC-Intra, and JPEG2000 MXF, among others. MainConcept's Decoder Pack offers a cutting-edge solution for any broadcast professional working with popular formats such as H.264/AVC, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 Part 2/ H.263 and DVCPRO HD. In addition, users benefit from playback of any file through a single media player supporting DirectShow, such as Windows(R) Media Player, or MainConcept(TM) Show Case, the company's proprietary player solution that uses the MainConcept filters exclusively. The Decoder Pack also includes MeritMe!, a new MainConcept(TM) software tool that helps users decide what filter to use in decoding their favourite media streams. "It can be extremely difficult for videographers and consumers to work with numerous file formats and a wide variety of media streams -- often resulting in problems with file playback and quality," said Muzaffer Beygirci, Managing Director and Vice President Worldwide Sales at MainConcept. "With our new Decoder Pack for Windows, customers can enjoy high-quality video playback, making professional decoding a reality for everyone." Various MainConcept(TM) Decoder Packs are available now: -- H.264/AVC Decoder Pack including DXVA 2.0 support on Windows(R) Vista -- H.264/AVC Broadcast Decoder Pack including AVC-Intra support -- MPEG-1/2 Decoder Pack including DXVA as well as Sony XDCAM HD support -- MPEG-4 Part 2/ H.263 Decoder Pack including support for Apple iPod and Sony PSP -- DVCPRO HD Decoder Pack including Panasonic P2 support -- JPEG2000 Decoder Pack including MXF support More information about the MainConcept(TM) Decoder Packs including a detailed feature list is available at http://www.mainconcept.com/. To evaluate the decoders, please download the free sample application for MainConcept Show Case. About MainConcept MainConcept is one of the world's leading providers of high-quality codec technology for the broadcast, film, consumer electronics, computer software, medical imaging and security markets, among others. MainConcept solutions are optimized for various platforms including PCs, set-top boxes, portable media players and mobile phones. Supporting the most popular industry standards such as MPEG-2, MPEG-4 Part 2, H.264/AVC, VC-1, DV, DVCPRO, DVCPRO HD, JPEG2000, AAC, HE-AAC and AC3. MainConcept is headquartered in Germany with subsidiaries in the USA, Russia, and Japan. The company serves the Asia-Pacific region through key distribution partners in China, Korea, and Taiwan. Customers include some of the most respected international companies including Adobe, Leitch/Harris, Microsoft, mobiTV, Sonic Solutions, Sony, and Panasonic. MainConcept is a wholly owned subsidiary of DivX, Inc. (NASDAQ:DIVX). For more information and available codecs visit http://www.mainconcept.com/. Parties interested in licensing MainConcept technology can contact the company at sales(at)mainconcept.com. Forward-Looking Statements Statements in this press release that are not strictly historical in nature constitute "forward-looking statements." Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding DivX's visibility within the investment community. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause DivX's actual results to be materially different from historical results or from any results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to: the risk that customer use of DivX(R) or MainConcept(TM) technologies may not grow as anticipated; the risk that anticipated market opportunities may not materialize at expected levels, or at all; the risk that the Company's activities may not result in the growth of profitable revenue; risks and uncertainties related to the maintenance and strength of the DivX and MainConcept brand; risks associated with DivX and MainConcept's ability to penetrate existing and new markets; risks regarding the effects of competition; the risk of DivX and MainConcept's dependence on its licensees and partners; risks related to the effect of intellectual property rights claims; and other factors discussed in the "Risk Factors" section of DivX's most recent report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. DivX is providing this information as of the date of this release and does not undertake any obligation to update any forward- looking statements contained in this release as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. All trademarks are the property of their owners and are used for informational purposes only. http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090226/LATH019LOGO http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: DivX, Inc. CONTACT: Jennifer Baumgartner, +1-503-901-5371, ; or Guido Mueller 49 (241) 40108-60, Web site: http://www.divx.com/

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