How to play AVI files on Mac for free?

Content:
0:00 - Intro
0:23 - What is an AVI file?
0:48 - Can QuickTime play AVI?
1:03 - Several options to open AVI on Mac for free
1:13 - Convert AVI to MP4 or MOV
2:28 - Open AVI on Mac with Elmedia Player
3:31 - How to change default video player on Mac
4:09 - Impressive subtitle support with Elmedia
4:48 - Great playback features of Elmedia
5:20 - Stream AVI files from Mac with Elmedia
5:49 - Alternative video players to open AVI on Mac
6:15- A discount for Elmedia Player PRO

Unfortunately QuickTime, the default player for Mac, can’t play AVI files. For those who own Mac computers, the error message "the file is not compatible with QuickTime Player" is an ordinary situation. It can be really annoying!

A third-party video player for Mac is a great solution. We’ll show you how to play AVI files up to the latest version of macOS with Elmedia Player.

How to play AVI on Mac with Elmedia Player:

2. Run the application on Mac.
3. Choose the AVI file you want to play (see below for more details).
4. Enjoy!

You can play files in Elmedia Player library like so:
- Drop the file onto the Elmedia window or its icon in the Dock.
- Right-click the file in Finder and choose "Open With." Select Elmedia Player and open the file.
- Choose the "File" menu and then "Open".

The second solution on playing AVI files on Mac is to use a converter and to convert AVI files to MP4 or MOV formats that are natively supported by Quicktime. After converting you can easily play your files in any video player.

[charitysimpson]

Good video, thank you - I was able to get my avi files converted easily with your help. I appreciate you taking the time to post this.

[tolyrobbinson]

Thank you so much for sharing. Super helpful

[KiraLira]

wow! this is what I watch YouTube for, so convenient soft. I should to try it

[bonnybon]

I used the online converter and I was happy it worked. The only down side is that when i play the video it looses quality.

[nuriamarquez]

Elmedia Player is the best! thank you 😊

[HeathNielsen]

Great solution. What about an iPhone app. And why has Apple refused to fill this gap with Quicktime?

[archika]

this was very helpfull but can u make a tutorial how to open avi images? :(

[dinigrow]

Missed this at the time - Don't suppose there's an update coupon code for the pro version?! :)

[JeffIsy]

UNFORTUNATELY, YOU CAN'T EXPORT THE VIDEO in a Different file format WITH Elmedia Player! you can only preview or Screen Shot.
I just got the pro version thinking it would allow me to export the video in a different format, Sadly not...

[oliversvonson]

Quality is going to lose while converting

[Sambadk]

Bad bad and biased video. I was waiting for a knowledgeable comment on video files not about your Elmedia player. Waisted of time