Final Cut Pro can’t detect DivX codec- A quick fix

Summary: Read this guide to learn how to convert and transcode DivX file to ProRes 422 video for further editing with Final Cut Pro 6/7 and FCP X without hassle.



You may get some DivX files and need to add these DivX files to Final Cut Pro for editing on Mac Mavericks. However, when you're trying to import the DivX video, you only to find that the files are not supported by Final Cut Pro(even the latest FCP X). That's why so many people like you are looking for ways to convert DivX to ProRes, which are highly compatible with Final Cut Pro. Simply follow this article to convert DivX video to ProRes(422, 422 HQ, 422 LT, 4444) on Mac OS X (Mavericks included) for working with FCP flawlessly.

First you need to download Brorsoft Video Converter for Mac, an easy-to-use yet powerful high-quality video converter, player and editor which is compatible with any Mac OS system including Mavericks 10.9. With it, I can effortlessly transcode DivX files for smoothly editing in Final Cut Pro X. If you're editing DivX movie with Final Cut Pro 6/7/X, iMovie, Avid Media Composer, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Express, chances are you already installed this great utility. If not, download it now and learn the step-by-step DivX to ProRes conversion.

So, what does the workflow look like?

1. Install and launch the DivX to FCP Converter, and then click "Add Video" button to import .divx files.



2. Click on the “Format” bar and get the dropdown menu, then move your pointer to choose “Final Cut Pro> Apple PreRes 422" or "Apple ProRes 422 HQ" or "Apple ProRes 4444" as the output format.



Tips: In case the default settings do not fit your requirement, you can click "Settings" button and enter "Profile Settings" panel to adjust video size, bit rate, frame rate, sample rate and audio channels.

3. Click Convert button to start transcoding DivX to ProRes for Final Cut Pro 6/7/X on Mac OS X.
Once the conversion completes, you can click "Open" to find the .MOV videos which can be directly imported to FCP 6/7/X. You've done.

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