How to Fix QuickTime AVI Playback Errors
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 compatible format these days.
QuickTime AVI Could Not be Opened — Codec Isn’t Available
“My QuickTime player is not playing .avi files and says I need a codec on QuickTime. How could I fix this because I want to play these files with QuickTime.” — A user from Apple Community
There are hundreds of users facing the problem of QuickTime not playing AVI files and searching for quick solutions. Some users download all codecs but QuickTime still fails to play AVI files, and some user’s QuickTime just shut off automatically. Below are some possible causes.