Sorts of AVI Files

Main AVI Affiliation

.AVI

File Format:	.avi
Type:	Audio Video Interleave File

AVI file extension created by Microsoft and is used to store video and audio data. AVI file is supported by various media player programs.

Author:	Microsoft Corporation
Division:	Video Files
Location:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.avi

Software Programs That Open The Audio Video Interleave File:

Microsoft Windows Media Player by Microsoft Corporation

	Windows
	Windows Phone

Mac

Google Drive by Google

iOS

Android

Web

Apple QuickTime Player by Apple

Windows

Mac

Eltima Elmedia Player by Open Source

Mac

RealNetworks RealTimes by RealNetworks

Windows

Mac

Linux

ShedWorx Smart Converter by Shedworx

Mac

Nullsoft Winamp by Nullsoft

Windows

Mac

Android

Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate by Xilisoft Corporation

Windows

BIT LABS Simple MP4 Video Player by Open Source

Android

olimsoft OPlayer by Apple

iOS

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Typical AVI Opening Challenges

Microsoft Windows Media Player Removed

Double-clicking your AVI file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open AVI File". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Microsoft Windows Media Player isn't installed on your PC. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.

Tip: If you have another software that you know opens AVI files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.

Outdated Microsoft Windows Media Player

In other instances, your Audio Video Interleave File file version may not be supported by your version of Microsoft Windows Media Player. Installing the latest version of Microsoft Windows Media Player from Microsoft Corporation is recommended. Most of the time your Audio Video Interleave File file was created by a newer Microsoft Windows Media Player than what you have installed.

Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your AVI file and clicking "Properties".

Conclusion: The majority of AVI file opening issues are due to not having the correct Microsoft Windows Media Player version installed.

Additional AVI Opening Issues

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Microsoft Windows Media Player will resolve your issue. If you're still experiencing problems opening AVI files, there could be other computer problems. These issues include:

• AVI file references in the Windows Registry are broken
• Mistaken removal of the Windows registry AVI description
• Corrupt install of Microsoft Windows Media Player or other AVI-related program
• Your AVI can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
• Your AVI is infected with malware
• Hardware associated with AVI has outdated drivers
• Insufficient system resources to successfully open Audio Video Interleave File files