Short for
eXtendedVCD it is a non-standardized recording
format that offers features similar to
VCD, however it
can use a higher resolution to produce higher video quality. XVCD uses
MPEG1 video. It can be played on some standalone VCD-compatible
players, and on
computers with a
CD or
DVD-ROMs with the use
of compatible
software.
See also XSVCD.