File Extension | AVI |
Full Name | Audio Video Interleave Movie Format |
File with an .AVI extension is a set – a container for multimedia video and audio data, created by Microsoft in the year 1992, on the basis of the RIFF format (Resource Interchange File Format). This format is universal and supported by the most of available multimedia players.
File Extension | DV |
Full Name | Digital Video Format |
DV is an extension given to files that store digital video material. This format is used by video recording devices that save the recorded content on Mini Dv cassettes. Such material was ripped from cameras to DV files using the FireWire interface, which enabled fast transmission (100, 200, 400, 800 Mbit / s), e.g. in relation to the USB port.
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "AVI") to another (referred to as "DV"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, AVI file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format AVI to format DV becomes essential.
So, how can we perform AVI to DV file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format AVI and transforming it into format DV. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of AVI to DV converters.
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of AVI to DV. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the AVI file:
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.