{"id":187,"date":"2018-03-15T05:09:54","date_gmt":"2018-03-15T05:09:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.remorepair.com\/blog\/?p=187"},"modified":"2023-02-02T06:32:46","modified_gmt":"2023-02-02T06:32:46","slug":"4-ways-to-play-avi-files-in-quicktime-player","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.remorepair.com\/blog\/4-ways-to-play-avi-files-in-quicktime-player\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways to Play AVI Files In QuickTime Player"},"content":{"rendered":"

About Avi file<\/strong><\/p>\n

Similar to MP4, AVI is a multimedia format which stands for Audi Video Interleave. It is developed by Microsoft and popular for its supreme video quality. AVI is actually a container file, but it is generally referred to as format. Inside the container file are codecs used to compress and decompress video files. DivX and XviD are the codecs used in AVI files.<\/p>\n

About QuickTime<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"QuickTime is a default player for Mac machines. It supports Mov; a file format designed by Apple and MP4; a generic video format compatible with most players.<\/p>\n

In order for a media player to play a particular video, the internal codecs should be compatible. In other words, the player should support the codecs in the video file trying to be played. It is important to note that newer versions of QuickTime are made to support AVI files. However, some AVI files still cannot be played due to compatibility issues. Here are some methods you can use to play AVI files in your QuickTime player.<\/p>\n

4 ways to play AVI files In QuickTime player<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Use VLC player<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    VLC is a universal media player capable of supporting most video formats and codecs. Download and install VLC player for MAC OS and try playing your AVI files.<\/p>\n

    2. Use Perian<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Perian is a free and open source component for QuickTime player. It is designed to support popular video codecs. Install Perian and try to play your video files.<\/p>\n

    3. Install DivX codecs<\/strong><\/p>\n

    DivX codec supports a variety of DivX and other formats which carry the .avi extension. Installing this codec will make your QuickTime player compatible with Avi file formats.<\/p>\n

    4. Convert AVI to MOV file<\/strong><\/p>\n

    If none of the above methods work, you can try converting your AVI file to MOV using reliable converters.<\/p>\n

    If you are able to play your AVI files using one of the methods described above, you\u2019re good to go! If not, there is probably an issue with your file. You can fix it using a tool called Remo Repair AVI.<\/p>\n

    Remo Repair AVI<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Remo Repair AVI software is designed to fix AVI, DivX and XviD files. It can repair files from your system and also from storage devices like hard drives, USB\u2019s and memory cards. It works on a read-only method; hence your original file is not disturbed. You can use a trial version to evaluate the repaired video file before purchase. It can also repair AVI files recorded on camera, mobile, and camcorders.<\/p>\n

    How to <\/strong>fix corrupted AVI file Mac<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

    You can repair corrupt AVI files in a few simple steps. To begin with, download and install Remo Repair AVI software. Then,<\/p>\n