How to Fix QuickTime AVI Playback Errors

Cecilia Hwung
5 min readSep 22, 2023

The frustration sets in when you excitedly try to play an AVI video on your trusty QuickTime Player, only to be met with an ominous error message or, worse, a blank screen. If you’ve encountered QuickTime AVI playback errors, fear not, for you’re not alone.

In this blog, we delve into the common reasons behind the “unplayable” AVI files on QuickTime Player and equip you with the know-how to conquer this problem once and for all.

Hint: the quickest fix is to convert AVI to MP4 with free tools, making it playable since MP4 is the most…

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Cecilia Hwung

Tech writer on AI, hardware, and software. I share reviews, trends, and tips. Visit me at videoproc.com for the latest in multimedia.