To open AVI files on different operating systems, you can follow these steps:
Windows (VLC)
- Install VLC Media Player on your Windows computer.
- Open VLC Media Player.
- Go to "File" and click on "Open".
- Locate and select the AVI file you want to open.
- Click on "Open" to start playing the AVI file.
Mac (VLC)
- Install VLC Media Player on your Mac computer.
- Open VLC Media Player.
- Go to "File" and click on "Open File".
- Locate and select the AVI file you want to open.
- Click on "Open" to start playing the AVI file.
Linux (VLC)
- Install VLC Media Player on your Linux computer.
- Open VLC Media Player.
- Go to "Media" and click on "Open File".
- Locate and select the AVI file you want to open.
- Click on "Open" to start playing the AVI file.
Why Can’t Some AVI Files Be Played?
Some AVI files may not be visible if the appropriate codecs are missing. To play these files, you may need to install additional codec or codec packages. Programs like VideoInspector, GSpot, and MediaInfo can be used to determine which codecs are used in an AVI file.
How to Play AVI Files on Windows 10
To play AVI files on Windows 10, you can use VLC Media Player. VLC is a powerful media player that supports various formats, including AVI. It provides an easy, fast, and powerful experience for playing videos.
How to Open AVI Files Using Windows
There are several programs that can be used to open AVI files on Windows, including:
- VLC Media Player 3.0.17.3
- RealPlayer 20.0.7.307
- ALLPlayer 8.9.1
- Media Player Classic 1.9.20
- Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate 7.7.3.20131014
- CyberLink PowerDirector 18 Essential
- IrfanView 4.60
Adobe Photoshop 2022 23.2.2 can also be used to edit AVI files. These programs allow you to play AVI movies and add subtitles.
How to Convert AVI to MP4
You can use VLC to convert AVI files to MP4 in six steps:
- Download, install, and open VLC Media Player on your computer.
- Click on "Media" and select "Convert/Save" from the top menu.
- In the "Open Media" window, click on "Add" to choose the AVI videos you want to convert.
- Click on "Convert/Save" to proceed.
- Choose the desired output format (MP4) and destination folder.
- Click on "Start" to begin the conversion process.
How to Play AVI Files on a Mac
If your Mac cannot play AVI files, you can install the QuickTime plugin called Perian. Perian is a free and open-source component that supports multimedia formats like AVI, FLV, and MKV. Once installed, it will work immediately.
Which Codec to Use for AVI Files
The most commonly used video compression codecs for AVI files are H.264 or AVC. The audio file formats or extensions serve as containers for these codecs. Like audio file formats with lossy compression, most video formats lose some data during compression.
What Does a Missing Codec Mean?
If you receive a message stating that your computer does not have a codec, it means that you are trying to play, burn, or sync a compressed file using a codec that is not included by default in Windows or Windows Media Player.
Video Formats Supported by TVs
Modern TVs support various video formats, including AAC, FLAC, M4A, MPA, OGG, WMA, MP4, AVI, 3GP, MKV, and numerous video codecs.
How to Use VLC to Open AVI Files
To use VLC to open AVI files, follow these steps:
- Open VLC Media Player.
- Use the search function to locate the audio and video files.
- Click on the AVI files you want to play.
- You can also drag and drop an AVI file onto VLC to play it.