Samsung TVs allow you to play local media files from an external hard drive. But when it comes to AVI files, your Samsung TV may not be able to play them. Wondering why and how to fix it? Just read this article.
Michelle | Updated on Dec 15, 2023
The main reason why Samsung TV cannot play certain AVI files is because these AVI files use unsupported codecs. It’s worth noting that AVI is a container format that can contain different codecs such as Xvid, DivX, and H.264. However, Samsung TVs do not support all these codecs. As of 2018, Samsung removed support for Xvid/DivX, which is commonly used in AVI videos. Therefore, you will easily find that your Samsung TV cannot play some AVI files.
Additionally, Samsung TVs can only play media files within a specific resolution range. If your AVI doesn't have the right resolution, it won't play either.
But the good news is that you can resolve this playback issue by converting the unplayable AVI to a format supported by Samsung TV, such as MP4. Read on to learn more.
With its powerful format support, WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro can help you convert unplayable AVI to Samsung TV-friendly format in just a few clicks. Try the software to start the conversion now.
An easy and quick way to make AVI compatible with your Samsung TV is to use WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro. It provides ready-made presets for Samsung TV, allowing you to convert AVI to Samsung TV format for playback in one click. Meanwhile, it has fast speed and maintains original video quality. Just download download the software now and follow the steps to start converting.
Run the software and click Converter. Next, click the Add Files button on the upper left corner to import the unplayable AVI into the conversion list.
Click the format image on the right to expand the output format list. Go to the Samsung section and select the profile that matches your Samsung TV. Alternatively, you can go to the Video section and select H264 as the output format.
Tip: You can open 'Parameter settings' and modify the output settings such as codec, resolution, bitrate, etc. according to your needs.
Now, click the ▼ button at the bottom of the interface to specify the output path. Finally, click the Run button to start the conversion. After conversion, try playing the files on your Samsung TV to see if the problem is resolved.
Converting AVI format is the easiest way to play the video on Samsung TV smoothly. In addition to the issue discussed in this article, you may also encounter other similar situations, such as MKV not playing on LG TV, Windows not supporting MP4, etc. These are mostly codec issues. The video converter mentioned here can also help you easily solve these problems. Try this software now.
1. Can Samsung TV play AVI files?
Whether your Samsung TV can play AVI files depends on the TV model. Starting in 2018, Samsung no longer supports Xvid/DivX encoded AVI files. If your Samsung TV was released after 2018, there's a good chance it won't play some of your AVI files.
2. What file format does Samsung TV use?
Samsung TV supports major file formats including .avi, .mkv, .asf, .wmv, .mp4, .mov, .3gp, .vro, .mpg, .mpeg, .ts, .tp, .trp, .mov, .flv, .vob, .svi, .m2ts, .mts, .webm, and .rmvb. However, the specific supported formats vary by version.
3. How do I find my AVI codec?
You can use WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro to check the codec of your AVI files. Simply import your AVI to the converter software and click the ⓘ Info button to view encoding details.
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