An AVI (Audio Video Interleave) file is a type of video file that can be used on Microsoft Windows operating systems. AVI files are often used to store movies and other video clips, as well as audio files. In order to play an AVI file on a Windows computer, users will need a compatible media player.
Microsoft Windows Media Player is the default media player in Windows, and it supports playing AVI files. To play an AVI file in Windows Media Player, first open the Windows Media Player either by selecting its icon in the Start menu or by double-clicking the AVI file. The AVI file should open in Windows Media Player and begin to play automatically. If it does not, then the user should select the Play button at the bottom of the Windows Media Player window.
In addition to Windows Media Player, there are also other third-party media players that can be used to play AVI files in Windows. One popular media player is VLC Media Player, which is available for free from the VideoLAN website. To use VLC Media Player, first download and install the program from the VideoLAN website. Once the installation is complete, start the program and select the Open File option from the File menu. Then locate the AVI file on the computer, select it, and click the Open button in the Open File dialog box. The AVI file should open in VLC Media Player and begin to play automatically. If it does not, then the user should select the Play button at the bottom of the VLC Media Player window.
Another third-party media player that can be used to play AVI files on Windows is RealPlayer. To use RealPlayer, first download and install the program from the RealPlayer website. Next, start the program and select the Open File option from the File menu. Then locate the AVI file on the computer, select it, and click the Open button in the Open File dialog box. The AVI file should open in RealPlayer and begin to play automatically. If it does not, then the user should select the Play button at the bottom of the RealPlayer window.
In addition to using third-party media players, users can also open and play AVI files with many other programs. For example, most web browsers have plugins or extensions that allow them to play AVI files. This includes popular browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer. Users can install the appropriate plugin or extension for their browser, and then open the AVI file from within the browser window. Additionally, many video editing programs also support playing AVI files, such as Adobe Premiere Pro and Apple Final Cut Pro.
To summarize, an AVI file can be played in Windows using Microsoft Windows Media Player, third-party media players like VLC Media Player or RealPlayer, or by using separate programs such as web browsers with AVI-compatible plugins or video editing software.