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Basic information about AVI file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension AVI(*.AVI or *.avi), you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the AVI file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the AVI file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the AVI file with their brief description and a list of programs that support AVI file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the AVI file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the AVI file?
  • How to open a AVI file?
  • What programs do I need to open a AVI file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a AVI file?
  • How to convert AVI files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to AVI file format?


1.Detail information about AVI file extension: Audio Video Interleave File

File type Audio Video Interleave File Category Video Files
Developer Microsoft File format Binary
Description AVI file is a Audio Video Interleave File developed by Microsoft. An AVI file is a video file saved in the Audio Video Interleave (AVI) multimedia container format created by Microsoft. It stores video and audio data that may be encoded in a variety of codecs, including DivX and XviD. AVI files can be opened by various videos players, such as Microsoft Movies & TV, Windows Media Player, and Apple QuickTime Player, which are bundled with their respective operating systems.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert AVI files

Windows
File Viewer Plus
Microsoft Windows Video
Microsoft Windows Media Player
CyberLink PowerDirector 15 Ultra
Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate
VideoLAN VLC media player
Nullsoft Winamp
Kodi
ALLPlayer
Any Video Converter FREE
Aoao Video to Picture Converter
BS.Player
ConvertXtoDVD
DASHEncoder
FFmpeg
FormatFactory
Free AVI Video Converter
Freemake Video Converter
Hamster Free Video Converter
HandBrake
HDConvertToX
iPad Video Converter Factory Pro
Irftool
KMPlayer
MediaCoder
Microsoft Windows Live Movie Maker
Miro Video Converter
MPlayer
NMS - NOVUS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
RealPlayer
SUPER
SWF & FLV Toolbox
SWFTools
ThunderSoft GIF to AVI Converter
TotalFix
TotalMedia Theatre
WinX Video Converter
XBMC

macOS
Apple QuickTime Player
Eltima Elmedia Player
VideoLAN VLC media player
ShedWorx Smart Converter
Kodi
Adapter
Adobe Flash Professional
Aimersoft Video Converter
Plex Media Center for OS X
RealPlayer
Roxio Popcorn
Toast 11
Wondershare Video Converter
XBMC

Linux
xine
Kodi
RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud
VideoLAN VLC media player
Totem
Transcoder
XBMC

Android
BIT LABS Simple MP4 Video Player
Google Drive
Videolabs VLC for Android

iOS
olimsoft OPlayer
VideoLAN VLC for iOS 2
Google Drive



How to convert AVI files to another file format?

There are 68 records in our database eligible for AVI files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve AVI to another files conversion, you may use the option.



How to convert another files to AVI file format?

There are 177 records in our database eligible for another files to AVI file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to AVI conversion, you may use the option.

3GP to AVI 3G2 to AVI OGV to AVI VOB to AVI
AVC to AVI MTS to AVI MJPG to AVI MOD to AVI
RMVB to AVI MPG2 to AVI 3GPP to AVI FBR to AVI
MPEG to AVI ARF to AVI MPG to AVI DAT to AVI
MPC to AVI DIV to AVI 3GA to AVI 3GPP2 to AVI
MMV to AVI M2S to AVI TS to AVI DVR MS to AVI
M2TS to AVI H264 to AVI WMV to AVI MOV to AVI
IRF to AVI 264 to AVI WEBM to AVI MKV to AVI
ASF to AVI BIK to AVI DASH to AVI DV to AVI
DVR to AVI F4V to AVI FLV to AVI M2T to AVI
M4V to AVI MP3 to AVI MP4 to AVI MPE to AVI
RM to AVI SWF to AVI TRP to AVI XVID to AVI
PEZ to AVI DVT to AVI ETRG to AVI H3R to AVI
HKV to AVI IFV to AVI JYK to AVI KUX to AVI
PJR to AVI RARGB to AVI RAVI to AVI STRG to AVI
THUMBDATA3 to AVI TSCPROJ to AVI UNDF to AVI VPROJ to AVI
YIFY to AVI 3PG to AVI APK to AVI EXE to AVI
AAE to AVI PPJ to AVI PSD to AVI STU to AVI
AJP to AVI GIF to AVI YRP to AVI BNP to AVI
CAMREC to AVI EVO to AVI MSWMM to AVI MXF to AVI
PART to AVI PDS to AVI REC to AVI ROFL to AVI
DSB to AVI STR to AVI TVS to AVI JPEG to AVI
VDATA to AVI VLC to AVI VPJ to AVI DVR-MS to AVI
MT2S to AVI RAR to AVI WRF to AVI 3DS to AVI
OGG to AVI IFO to AVI EXO to AVI MSDVD to AVI
N3R to AVI CRDOWNLOAD to AVI BMP to AVI M3U8 to AVI
VIV to AVI AVD to AVI AC3 to AVI DIVX to AVI
PRPROJ to AVI VCD to AVI VEP to AVI WVE to AVI
WMA to AVI SRT to AVI PVR to AVI VP6 to AVI
PMF to AVI VVF to AVI CAMPROJ to AVI DEM to AVI
WLMP to AVI VGHD to AVI SDR2 to AVI THUMBDATA3-1763508120 to AVI
H261 to AVI MPL to AVI VJP to AVI VPG to AVI
AAC to AVI TREC to AVI LQM to AVI LRF to AVI
VSP to AVI SWP to AVI BVH to AVI BVR to AVI
WSVE to AVI FLM to AVI TMP to AVI PPR to AVI
JPG to AVI VGZ to AVI STX to AVI RAM to AVI
VEG to AVI XSPF to AVI AMR to AVI PMM to AVI
IVE to AVI DAV to AVI SEC to AVI MTV to AVI
M1V to AVI CED to AVI TOD to AVI H263 to AVI
TRC to AVI SSIF to AVI WGI to AVI AGE3REC to AVI
NCW to AVI F4F to AVI MPJ to AVI MPG4 to AVI
G64 to AVI SEQ to AVI TP0 to AVI WOTREPLAY to AVI
CAM to AVI MVL to AVI TORRENT to AVI SPJ to AVI
REM to AVI MVE to AVI M2P to AVI DV4 to AVI
DCE to AVI


Can't open a AVI file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.AVI”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the AVI extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support AVI file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of AVI files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a AVI file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a AVI file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a AVI file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the AVI file is damaged.
  • Whether the AVI file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the AVI file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the AVI file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the AVI file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a AVI file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a AVI file.

If the AVI file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.