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How do I open an AVI file?

  1. Open in Subclip first Import AVI in Subclip Home Player and convert if your target player struggles.

  2. Desktop players by OS

  • Windows: VLC, MPC-HC, PotPlayer
  • macOS: VLC, IINA, Elmedia
  • Linux: VLC, mpv
  • Chromebook: VLC (Linux), browser tools after conversion
  • Other OS: Kodi/Plex with proper codecs
  1. Mobile devices
  • iOS: VLC, Infuse
  • Android: VLC, MX Player
  • Windows phones (legacy): codec support is limited
  1. Convert for smoother playback AVI to MP4, MP4 to AVI.

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