AVI Player for Windows

AVI is an acronym for Audio video Interleaved. AVI is a multimedia container format that was originally introduced by Microsoft in 1992. An AVI file contains both the audio and video data in one file that is synchronous. AVI files support multiple streaming video and audio. How to play avi files then?

An AVI player is any program that plays a file in AVI format. AVI player we want to introduce you here is based on VLC open sorce media player - which is simply the best. An AVI video player is ideal when watching a movie or television show is preferable on the computer rather than sitting in the living room. The interface is customizable, and if any video or audio codec’s are missing, they will automatically be downloaded during installation.

AVI players typically are a component of the Windows operating system. The AVI file format does not define how the video is made and how it should be opened. The AVI player works by compressing the video with a tool called an encoder. Encoding is the name of file compression and the compressed file takes up less space than the previous format. In order for the compressed file to work, it has to be decoded. An AVI file is decoded when it is played. Encoding files saved on a hard drive minimizes the space occupied by a video file, which tend to be very large.

An AVI player supports video subtitles, has the capability to take screen shots, creates bookmarks and chapters to move movies along and supports plug-ins. The AVI player supports full and partial screen, raising and lowering the volume with the mouse wheel and mouse clicks to stop and start the video. Keyboard short cuts can be created to simplify the control of the AVI player. AVI players support radio and TV lists. There are typically no preloaded radio and TV lists, so it will up to the user to set any stations desired and configure them individually. The AVI players also include a search element for YouTube and Shoutcast, making it very convenient to bring videos right into the player.

AVI players have viewing options such as frame by frame, skip ahead and back and replay certain segments. The AVI player also has a set of processing tools that allows the user to sharpen the picture, switch picture properties, apply filters and capture video snap shots while the video is in progress.

AVI players provide a lot of viewing opportunity for users. There are free AVI players as well as download for a fee players. They all work on the same principle, but can be customized for preferred viewing. AVI players bring another level of entertainment to users. Players loaded on a laptop makes it possible to view videos anywhere and not just in the comfort of a living or television room.

FAQ

Q: How to play AVI files?

A: You just need to download and install AVI player to watch your AVIs!

Q: Is avi player download free?

A: Yes, AVI player is based on open source free VLC player - so it goes absolutely free of charge for you.

Q: An AVI player was preloaded on my computer. Can I download a different player?

A: Yes, a different AVI player can be downloaded to any computer as long as the computer meets or exceeds the system requirements for the software.

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