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Convert DV to AVI

With our free online converter, you can convert dv files to avi as well as a variety of other formats.

Converting your dv file to avi is easy with these steps.

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Step 1

Upload dv-file

You can select dv file you want to convert from your computer, Google Drive, Dropbox or simply drag and drop it onto the page.
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Step 2

Select «to avi»

Choose avi or any of the other 200+ supported formats you'd like to convert to.
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Step 3

Download your avi file

Please wait for the conversion to complete, then click on the download button to obtain your converted file in the avi format.

Converting dv to avi

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Simply drag and drop your dv files onto the webpage, and you'll be able to convert them to avi or over 250 different file formats, all without having to register, provide an email address, or include a watermark.
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dv

Extension.dv
Category🔵 video
Description🔵 .dv (Digital Video) The .dv file format is a digital video format used for storing video recorded by digital camcorders. DV uses intraframe compression to maximize quality with a relatively low data rate, making it suitable for editing and manipulating video. DV files are typically large since they are meant to preserve as much detail as possibleThe format was common in both consumer and professional video production but has been largely superseded by more modern formats like HDV and AVCHD.
Technical details🔵 The .dv file format, used in digital camcorders, stores digital video. Key features include: - Compression: Uses intraframe compression for independent frame compression, facilitating accurate editing. - Resolution & Aspect Ratio: Offers 720 x 576 pixels (PAL) and 720 x 480 pixels (NTSC) resolutions, mainly supporting a 4:3 aspect ratio with some 16:9 support. - Data Rate: Maintains a constant 25 Mbps data rate, balancing quality with file size. - Audio: Includes uncompressed 16-bit PCM audio at 48 kHz. - File Size: Large due to high data rate and minimal compression, suitable for editing and broadcast. - Color Sampling: Employs 4:1:1 (NTSC) or 4:2:0 (PAL) color sampling, reducing color information compared to luminance. - Compatibility: Compatible with various editing software, often converted for distribution. - Storage Medium: Originally linked with MiniDV tapes, adaptable to various digital mediums. - Usage: Widely used in consumer and semi-professional video production. The .dv format is significant for video editing and production, especially involving digital camcorder footage or archival videos.

Microsoft Audio/Visual Interleaved

Extension.avi
Category🔵 video
Programs
🔵 ALLPlayer
🔵 Apple QuickTime Player
🔵 Microsoft Windows Media Player
Main program🔵 Video Lan VLC Player
Description🔵 .avi (Audio Video Interleave) The .avi format is a multimedia container format introduced by Microsoft as part of its Video for Windows technology. AVI files can contain both audio and video data in a file container that allows synchronous audio-with-video playback. While it supports various codecs for compressing video and audio data, the format has limitations like a lack of standardized aspect ratio and frame rate information. It's been largely superseded by more advanced formats like MPEG and MP, but is still used for its simplicity and wide compatibility with various media players and devices.
Technical details🔵 The `.avi` (Audio Video Interleave) format, created by Microsoft in 1992, is a multimedia container that synchronizes audio and video playback. It can house different codec combinations, which influence the video's quality and size. Typically, AVI files contain one audio and one video stream, and they depend on external codecs for compression, supporting both lossy and lossless types. This leads to variable file quality and sizes, usually larger than more efficiently compressed formats like MPEG or MOV. AVI's compatibility depends on the specific codecs used, which might not be pre-installed on all systems, potentially causing playback issues. The format has limited metadata capabilities and lacks support for Digital Rights Management (DRM), reducing its suitability for commercial use. Designed before the era of internet streaming, AVI is less apt for online use compared to formats like MP4. Its larger file size and limited features have contributed to its decline, with newer formats like MP4 and MKV becoming preferred for their efficiency and advanced capabilities.
Developer🔵 Microsoft
MIME type
🔵 video/avi
🔵 video/vnd.avi
🔵 video/msvideo
🔵 video/x-msvideo

FAQ

❓ How do I change dv to avi?
To get started, either pick a file you want to convert from dv and select it or drag and drop it into the conversion tool. Next, select the desired format that you wish to convert your file to. Once you have selected the format, click the "convert" button and wait for the tool to finish converting your file.
⏳ What is the estimated time it will take to convert dv to avi?
Typically, image conversions only take a few seconds, so you can expect a speedy conversion when changing dv to avi.
🛡️ Can I trust OnlineConvertFree to convert dv to avi securely?
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📱 Is it possible to convert dv to avi without having to install any software?
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