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Convert DV to AVI

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 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.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "DV") to another (referred to as "AVI"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, DV 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 DV to format AVI becomes essential.

So, how can we perform DV to AVI 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 DV and transforming it into format AVI. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of DV to AVI converters.

Conversion from DV to AVI

DV to AVI

How to convert the DV file to AVI?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of DV to AVI. 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 DV file:

Please indicate on your computer the source file DV, the format of which you are going to change
Load the DV file to the application
Select the output format of the AVI file (the one that we want to achieve)
Select the location to save the output file AVI on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
Confirm conversion
Wait for a moment
Enjoy the converted AVI file that can be found in the location selected in step 4

Other conversions
from the DV format:

DV to MP4

Other conversions
to the AVI format:

I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

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.