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Offline Raven

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AVI video for Mac use
« on: March 27, 2018, 12:57:52 PM »
I just received a AVI video clip on a USB drive from a TV news station that I need to review. My Mac OSX can't open it.
What's the easiest way to convert it for Mac use so I can also show it on a LED projector?
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« Reply #1 on: March 27, 2018, 03:06:09 PM »
I believe, but may be wrong, that you need VLC for Mac.

https://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-macosx.html

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AVI video for Mac use
« Reply #2 on: March 27, 2018, 03:26:19 PM »
What apps have you tried? Many have free trial periods while some are free for playing, but may not convert formats. I doubt if the digits care what kind of projector you display the light. wink.gif

VLC will only play about 100 different formats. wink.gif
« Last Edit: March 27, 2018, 03:35:34 PM by Xairbusdriver »
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