Each file has its own extension, which is written in the name after a period. By the format of the file, you can understand with what type of application it opens. Avi files are a kind of containers that contain several types of data: sound and video. You need to read avi files using certain programs.
Instructions
Step 1
Video clips, videos, movies - many files have the.avi extension. Most programs designed to work with video also recognize this format. In the Windows operating system, for example, Media Player Classic or Windows Media Player cope with the playback of avi files without any problems. However, there are certain nuances.
Step 2
Avi media containers are not all created equal. They can be in the same format, but the data enclosed "inside" can be different. The format in which the compressed (compressed) audio and video data is contained in the.avi file will determine the ability to play them by this or that application.
Step 3
In order to avoid problems with sound or image when watching a movie (or any other video), download from the Internet or install the appropriate codecs from the disk. A codec is a kind of tool that allows you to recognize how the.avi file was created, in what format it contains data. The very concept of "codec" was formed from two components: encode and decode.
Step 4
Today one of the most popular collections of codecs is the K-Lite Codec Pack Full. It is distributed free of charge, suitable for operating systems Windows 7/2000/2003/2008 / Vista / XP. You can download this set at: https://www.codecpackguide.com/klcodec.htm (or from any other resource that suits you).
Step 5
Download the set of codecs to your computer and click on the K-Lite Codec Pack 800 Full.exe file with the left mouse button. The "Installation Wizard" will start. During the installation of the codecs, select the options, modes and capabilities you need, following the instructions of the "installer". After the installation is complete, click the Finish button and, if required, restart your computer.
