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Avidemux => Main version 2.6 => Topic started by: Wayne.Sobieski on March 03, 2016, 01:03:00 AM

Title: Unable to open/start .avi file.
Post by: Wayne.Sobieski on March 03, 2016, 01:03:00 AM
I am a new user and just loaded Avidemux. From my PC, I can open a .wmv file and a .avi file (from camera) but I can not open a .avi file moved from my security camera.
I am on windows 7 and can open all three files using Windows Media Player.
Suggestions??
A file is attached if it is not too big(16 sec).  I can build a smaller on if needed

Thanks
Title: Re: Unable to open/start .avi file.
Post by: Wayne.Sobieski on March 03, 2016, 05:03:34 AM
Did some more testing with another editor and got the following error:

Couldnââ,¬â,,¢t locate decompressor for format ââ,¬Ëœh264ââ,¬â,,¢ (unknown)
Need a video for Windows(VFW) compatible codec to
Decompress video.  DirectShow codecs, such as those used by Windows
Media Player, are not suitable.

I am not capable of fixing so I will have to wait for an update, if it is ever fixed.
Fell free to email if you have a specific question.

Thanks
Title: Re: Unable to open/start .avi file.
Post by: Jan Gruuthuse on March 03, 2016, 10:03:12 AM
Not seeing the attached video. This site won't accept big size files (Restrictions: 4 per post, maximum total size 192KB, maximum individual size 128KB)
You could upload your video to a webservice. Average size +- 50 MB, Average duration +- 10 seconds.

I (c/w)ould probably help developers, if you state brand and model of the used security camera.

ps:- Use a free dropbox account, mega or similar webservice (free public access, without registration to download your uploaded video) thank you.
Title: Re: Unable to open/start .avi file.
Post by: AQUAR on March 03, 2016, 10:12:20 AM
Not quite sure what the OP is having trouble with.

Seems to say that .avi files recorded from a security camera doesn't work with ADM.
Seems to be a .avi file that holds compressed H.264 video.

Best provide a sample and or the stats from MediaInfo.

If you want to try something: remux the media file contents into the MKV container using MKVtoolnix (free program).
A quick google on MKVtoolnix will find this program for you. 
MKV is a better container than AVI for H.264 video.