Convert AVI to text

Sonix transcribes AVI video files with excellent accuracy. As one of the oldest and most reliable video formats, AVI stores everything from archival footage to screen recordings. Upload your AVI file and get a professional transcript in minutes.

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About This Format

Understanding AVI files

What is a AVI file?

Classic Windows video format with broad compatibility

The .AVI file (also known as an Audio Video Interleave file) is a very popular video format with both audio and video usually stored in an uncompressed format. The AVI video file was first developed by Microsoft in 1992 and for a long time was the standard video format for Windows machines. AVI files are a multimedia container format that stores audio and video using a variety of codecs; popular codecs with high compression ratios were DivX and XviD.
AVI files can be compressed, but typically they use less compression and are larger than many other popular video formats like MOV and MPEG. AVI files can be created without any compression and results in a “lossless AVI file.” These lossless AVI files have really large filesizes (can range between 2-3GB per minute of video). However, a lossless AVI file will not lose quality overtime and allows for playback without requiring any codecs to be installed on the user’s computer.

Common Uses

  • Video editing projects
  • Archive footage
  • Windows video playback
  • Legacy video content

Audio Quality

Quality varies by codec; uncompressed AVI preserves full quality

Transcription Tips for AVI

  • Uncompressed AVI provides excellent audio quality
  • Check audio codec - DivX/XviD AVI transcribes well
  • Lossless AVI offers best quality but very large files

Where AVI Files Come From

  • Windows video cameras
  • Screen recording software
  • Video editing exports
  • Archive collections
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Convert AVI to text in 6 steps

Step 1

Create account

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Step 2

Upload file

Upload your AVI file from your computer, Google Drive, or Dropbox.

Step 3

Select language

Choose from 53+ languages spoken in your AVI file.

Step 4

Auto-transcribe

Sonix AI automatically extracts and transcribes your AVI audio.

Step 5

Edit transcript

Polish your transcript with our browser-based AudioText Editor.

Step 6

Export text

Download your AVI transcript as a text file or other formats.

Common Questions

Everything about AVI to text

Can Sonix transcribe AVI video files?

Yes! Sonix handles AVI files with any common codec - DivX, XviD, uncompressed, and more. Whether you're transcribing legacy archive footage, screen recordings, or camera output, Sonix extracts the audio and delivers accurate transcripts.

How does AVI audio quality affect transcription?

AVI can contain audio in various formats - MP3, PCM (uncompressed), AC3, and others. Uncompressed AVI audio provides maximum quality for transcription. Compressed audio (like MP3 within AVI) also transcribes well at reasonable bitrates.

Can I transcribe old archive AVI files?

Yes! Sonix is excellent for digitizing spoken content from video archives. Old AVI files with clear audio transcribe well despite their age. This is great for making historical content searchable and accessible.

What about uncompressed/lossless AVI files?

Lossless AVI files provide the best possible audio quality for transcription - no compression artifacts whatsoever. These files are large (2-3GB per minute of video) but offer maximum accuracy for important content.

Should I convert AVI to MP4 before transcribing?

No conversion needed! Sonix accepts AVI files directly. Converting could potentially reduce audio quality depending on encoding settings. Upload your AVI as-is for the most accurate transcription from the original audio.

Can Sonix handle AVI files with unusual codecs?

Sonix supports most common AVI audio codecs. If your AVI uses a rare or proprietary codec, the file might need conversion. Standard codecs like PCM, MP3, AC3, and AAC within AVI all work perfectly.

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