Fix AVI Video Files that only Plays Audio

An AVI file is a video file saved in the Audio Video Interleave (AVI) multimedia container format created by Microsoft. The AVI files are used on an extensive scale because of their compression capabilities. An AVI file usually takes less compression space as compared to other formats. Like any other file formats, AVI files are also prone to corruption.

It is not uncommon for people to ask questions like: Why is my AVI file only playing audio? Why is my video file only playing audio? Why is my AVI file not showing a video? Why are my AVI files not playing the video?

There are two possible reasons why an AVI file is only playing audio or video. One is due to damaged or corrupted AVI files which is the result of abruptly closing the media player while playing AVI file. It might be due to sudden power loss, improper shutdowns or basically any event that abruptly interrupts a playing AVI file. These interruptions might also damage the video codecs of a media player along with AVI video’s file structure. This can result in AVI file playing only video or audio./p>

The other is incompatible codecs or outdated media players. This error also occurs due to incompatible codecs or outdated media players. AVI video files have various compression standards such as DivX or Xvid. A media player that is not equipped with the latest codec or standards might fail to decompress and play the video and audio at same time. Nevertheless, all the recent operating systems come pre-installed with all drivers that are required to play any video format, hence it can be a rare scenario but it should not be disregarded.

Generally, codecs can be easily downloaded and installed. But if AVI video files are damaged or corrupt. You definitely need a specialized tool to fix the AVI file that is playing only video or only audio.

Regardless of the reason why your AVI files are only playing video or only playing video. This article will help you in fixing the error and playing the AVI video without any damages.

Table of Content:

• How To Fix AVI File With Audio But No Video? (Corrupt or Damaged)
• How to Fix an AVI File only Playing Audio or Video due to Incompatible Codecs?
• Conclusion

How To Fix AVI File With Audio But No Video?

To fix an AVI file with audio but no video, you need professional video repair software. A good software is capable of addressing diverse video issues, including AVI files that only play audio. One such tool is Remo Video Repair software, which can adeptly resolve such common issues.

Remo Video Repair has an advanced repair algorithm designed to analyze and restore the AVI video file's structure. Follow these steps to begin repairing your AVI video file.

Steps To Repair the Problematic or Corrupt AVI Files

• Download and install Remo Video Repair on your computer.
• Install the software on your system and launch it.



• On the main screen, click the "Select File" option to choose the AVI file where you are experiencing the audio-only issue, then click "Repair."



• After repairing the AVI file, preview it using the "Preview" option and check if you can see the visuals and hear the audio.



• Finally, Save the file to a location of your choice.

With the help of this tool you can also fix the AVI video that is out of sync with audio errors.

How to Fix an AVI File only Playing Audio or Video Due to Incompatible Codecs?

If AVI files is only playing sound or video due to incompatible codecs, the two best available solutions are

• Change the video format
• Update the media player

Changing the video format is really easy. There are various free tools available on the internet that can convert the AVI file with faulty video to your desired video format. However, post conversion the original information of the AVI file might not be intact.

Rather than converting the video format, it would be less risky to update the media player to the latest version. This will equip the media player to play AVI file without altering the attributes. Since almost all the media players provide the free updates you all you need is an internet connection.

Incase even after updating the media player AVI still plays only audio or only video then the error is due to a corrupted or damaged AVI file. The only possible solution to repair corrupted AVI files using Remo Repair AVI.

Conclusion:

If your AVI video is playing either audio or video, It doesn't mean your AVI video is permanently damaged. Its a good practice to regularly update the video card drivers and media player. Even after updating them if the AVI fails to play either audio or video, the error is due to a damaged AVI file. The best chance for you to fix a damaged AVI file playing only video or audio is through using the Remo Repair AVI. Even after trying both the methods if you fail to fix the error please contact our support team for any further assistance.