Note!!! Remember that these are no STANDARDS such as VCD, SVCD or DVD.

XVCD stands for eXtendedVCD. XVCD has same features as VCD but it is possible to use higher bitrates and higher resolution to get higher video quality. XVCD is basicly everything that uses MPEG1 video, is not within the VCD standard and burnt in "VCD"-Mode.

XSVCD stands for eXtendedSVCD. XSVCD has same features as SVCD but it is possible to use higher bitrates and higher resolution to get higher video quality. XSVCD is basicly everything that uses MPEG2 video, is not within the SVCD standard and burnt in "SVCD"-Mode.

A X(S)VCD can be played on

- XVCD on some standalone VCD Players but not XSVCD at all.
- Some standalone DVD Players check here for a compatibility list. The main problem why many players won't play X(S)VCD is that it may require faster CD-R/W reading speed in the Player.
- And of course on all computers with a CD-ROMs/DVD-ROMs with a software VCD/MPG Player.

XVCD PAL Video: any kbit/sec MPEG-1 both variable and constant bitrate. 352 x 288 pixels 25 frames/second Audio: 32-384 kbit/sec MPEG-1 Layer2 Extra: Menus and chapters Still pictures in 704x576,352x288
XSVCD PAL Video: any kbit/sec MPEG-2 both variable and constant bitrate 352 x 288 pixels 352 x 576 pixels 720 x 576 pixels 25 frames/second with up to 4 Subtitles Audio: 32-384 kbit/sec MPEG-1 Layer2 with up to 2 Audio Tracks Extra: Menus and chapters Still pictures in 704x576,352x288
XVCD NTSC Video: any kbit/sec MPEG-1 both variable and constant bitrate 352 x 240 pixels 29,97 frames/second (23,976 frames/second NTSC Film) Audio: 32-384 kbit/sec MPEG-1 Layer2 Extra: Menus and chapters Still pictures in 704x480,352x240
XSVCD NTSC Video: any kbit/sec MPEG-2 both variable and constant bitrate 352 x 240 pixels 352 x 480 pixels 720 x 480 pixels 29,97 frames/second (23,976 frames/second NTSC Film) with up to 4 Subtitles Audio: 32-384 kbit/sec MPEG-1 Layer2 with up to 2 Audio Tracks Extra: Menus and chapters Still pictures in 704x480,352x240