MainConcept Codec SDK 7.6 Brings DivX Video Support to Broadcast Industry

MainConcept, a wholly-owned subsidiary of DivX, Inc. and one of the world's leading providers of video and audio codecs, as well as software development kits to the broadcast, film and consumer electronic markets, announced a new version of Codec SDK 7.6 that adds support for DivX video technology.

As a concise package for Windows, Mac/Intel and Linux, the Cross Platform SDK 7.6 provides a broad range of codecs including DivX, H.264, MPEG-2, DVCPRO HD, JPEG 2000, AAC and HE- AAC. With the new release, professional software developers in the broadcast industry are now able to seamlessly integrate DivX into their own solutions, creating video files compatible with over 100 million DivX Certified devices shipped to the market from major manufacturers, including DVD players, digital televisions, mobile devices and more.

"There are a number of different DivX Certified devices such as DVD players and mobile phones in the market which support this exciting format," says Muzaffer Beygirci, Managing Director and VP Worldwide Sales at MainConcept. "In addition, DivX continues to expand into new product categories. With MainConcept's SDK 7.6 and its new DivX support, we will enable broadcasters and professionals to support one of the world's leading video formats and provide true interoperability from the PC to the living room and mobile environments."

The full feature list of the new Codec SDK 7.6, as well as a full list of supported codecs, is available at www.mainconcept.com. For existing customers and partners with a maintenance contract, the product release will be available at MainConcept's Customer Portal for immediate download. Other parties interested in evaluating MainConcept Codec SDK 7.6 may send an e-mail to sales(at)mainconcept.com to request an evaluation license.

MainConcept Codec SDK 7.6 for Windows is available immediately. The Mac/Intel and Linux versions will be available end of September.