Video format

AVI Sample Files

AVI (.avi) is an older Microsoft container format for audio/video interleaving. It supports various codecs but lacks standardized metadata. Use sample .avi files to test demuxers, index table parsing, and legacy player compatibility.

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CategoryVideo

Total Files5

Extension.avi

MIMEvideo/x-msvideo

ManifestJSON

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avi_15s_sample_file_927KB.avi · 926.0 KB

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MPEG4 + MP3 AVI

Legacy-friendly AVI fixture for older players, importers, and compatibility testing.

avi_mpeg4_mp3_sample.avi · 267.9 KB

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Filename	Size	MIME	Download
avi_15s_sample_file_927KB.avi .avi Starter `SHA256 834e8aae8c97...`	926.0 KB	`video/x-msvideo`	Download
avi_30s_sample_file_1.8MB.avi .8MB.avi `SHA256 d598c78e06ff...`	1.8 MB	`video/x-msvideo`	Download
avi_5s_sample_file_318KB.avi .avi `SHA256 f56f6e070d23...`	317.4 KB	`video/x-msvideo`	Download
avi_60s_sample_file_3.6MB.avi .6MB.avi `SHA256 9c00aab652f1...`	3.6 MB	`video/x-msvideo`	Download
avi_mpeg4_mp3_sample.avi .avi Realistic `SHA256 45d8ffb3db08...`	267.9 KB	`video/x-msvideo`	Download

Use cases

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Upload Testing

AVI for Upload Testing

Open Format AVI

Parser Regression

AVI for Parser Regression

Open Format AVI

QA Automation

AVI for QA Automation

Open Format AVI

MP4 MOV MPEG

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How to Convert AVI to MP4

FAQ and reference

Keep the operational details quiet.

Checksum Verification

Use checksums to confirm file integrity after download.

shasum -a 256 your_file_name_here
# Compare output with SHA256 values listed above.

Where is the machine-readable manifest?

Use the manifest when you need stable names, SHA256 values, and URLs for automation.

Manifest

Validation Methodology

Confirm codec/container detection matches actual stream info.
Test keyframe seek, subtitle loading, and fallback playback.
Measure startup and buffering behavior across browsers.

Fixture Matrix

Use the curated AVI matrix to choose the right clean, edge-case, and broken fixtures for this format.

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Legacy Video Fixture Pack

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