How to open .AVI files on Windows
To open .AVI files on Windows, right-click the .avi file and choose open with..
Step-by-step instructions
- Right-click the .AVI file and choose Open with.
- Select a trusted Windows app that supports .AVI files.
Recommended software
- VLC
- mpv
- Default media player
Alternative methods
- Open .AVI in a browser-based viewer if desktop apps fail.
- Try opening .AVI on Windows with a secondary app to rule out app-specific issues.
- Convert .AVI only with trusted tools when direct opening is not possible.
Common issues
.AVI file does not open
This usually means the required app is missing or the .AVI file is incomplete.
- Install or update a compatible application.
- Verify the file came from a trusted source and was fully downloaded.
- Try opening the file in an alternative app on another platform.
Security note
Only open .AVI files from trusted senders.