Video format
.avi
Audio Video Interleave
AVI is one of the oldest and most recognized video formats. While it has been largely superseded by MP4 and MKV, AVI files are still commonly found in legacy video libraries and older applications.
MIME type
video/x-msvideo
Developer
Microsoft
Introduced
1992
Advantages
- Wide compatibility
- Simple container format
- No compression overhead
- Good for uncompressed video
Limitations
- Large file sizes
- Limited codec support compared to MKV
- No native streaming support
- Outdated format
When to use AVI
Legacy video archives
Uncompressed video capture
Compatibility with older players
Simple video recording
Technical details
AVI is based on the RIFF container format. It interleaves audio and video data in chunks. Supports various codecs but lacks modern features like variable frame rate and multiple subtitle tracks.
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