5 best AVI file repair tools
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Key notes
- Video files, just like any type of data, can get corrupted. To fix corrupted AVI files you need dedicated software.
- Stellar's tool is a lightweight solution to repair any damaged AVI file from your PC.
- Recovit's app is compatible with AVI and a wide range of other popular file formats, and can also fix the AVI index.
- You'll find in our list a freeware AVI repair tool, that has a simple and fast recovery process.
Are you looking for a way to fix corrupt AVI files? Look no further as the Windows Report team will show you the best tools for the job.
An AVI file is a file that contains video and audio data in its format. Typically encoded within codecs such as Xvid and DivX, the AVI file format is one of the common forms of storing multimedia files.
AVI file format is popularly used for storing multimedia information and especially movies.
However, one major problem associated with AVI formats is that of corrupt AVI files. This could be caused by different reasons emanating from corrupt codex to incomplete ripping.
The article covers the following topics: how to repair broken AVI files and how to repair broken index AVI file.
What are the best tools to repair broken AVI files?
Stellar Repair for Video
Stellar Repair for Video is at the top of our list for one reason only: it is good at what it does, and you don’t need to be an IT specialist to know how to use it.
Simply download and install it, launch it, select Add Video, Repair Video, and then wait for the program to finish.
Once it is done, you can preview the repaired video, so that you can see for yourself that everything is ok before you actually save anything.
All in all, it is great for any type of video format that may need repairing, not just AVI, so go ahead and try it.
Here are some of the perks of using Stellar Repair for Video:
- Easy-to-use
- Lightweight
- Efficient video repair
- Short video repair times
- Supports all video formats
Stellar Repair for Video
Repair all of your AVI videos, and bring them back to their original stat with this amazing repair utility.Kernel Video Repair
Our next entry shares the same theme as the first, whereas the software tool is made to be incredibly accessible to users of all experience levels.
To that extent, Kernel Video Repair is designed for those that want to get a job done fast without too much headache, thus allowing you to tend to other matters while the videos are being repaired.
Kernel Video Repair is very versatile in terms of what formats it supports, as it can pretty much repair issues with all video file types used nowadays.
More so, it can also be used to repair videos straight from the cameras, supporting all major brands like Canon or Nikon.
Here are some of the perks of using Kernel Video Repair:
- Fast video repairs
- Accessible to all users
- Supports all major file formats
- Doesn’t take too many system resources
- Can repair files straight from the cameras
Kernel Video Repair
If you need videos to be repaired fast but without too much effort, then choosing Kernel Video Repair is your best choice yet!Recoverit by Wondershare
This video repair tool is most useful if you’re dealing with corrupt or damaged AVI files. But of course, its healing powers extend to a much wider range of formats.
When it comes to the AVI format, in particular, you may be dealing with a no sound scenario or the video may not play at all.
While this can happen for several reasons, the solution remains the same. Install Recoverit and pick one of the 2 video repairing modes available: quick and advanced.
The process is as easy as uploading your damaged AVI file, launching the repairing mode of your choice, and saving the fixed result.
Here are some of the perks of using Recoverit:
- Support batch repairing
- Highly versatile and easy to use
- Compatible wide a wide range of popular file formats
- Repair videos from different sources
Recoverit
Dealing with corrupt or damaged AVI files? Have them fixed in no time with this best video repair tool!Jihosoft AVI Repair
This AVI repair utility is a handy tool for Windows users to fix corrupt AVI files. Jihosoft AVI Repair is developed with powerful algorithms and smart technologies that facilitate the repair process.
This tool is able to fix corrupted AVI files from both your internal system memory and external storage devices.
In addition, Jihosoft AVI Repair is small in size and can be installed on older PCs as it requires minimal system requirements from your computer.
The user interface is simple and file repairs can be started with only a few clicks. Also, AVI files can be previewed before repairing.
Jihosoft AVI Repair is a shareware that can be downloaded for free giving you access to its basic features. In order to get access to its premium features, you need to purchase it at a one-time fee.
BandiFix
Bandifix is a tool that is incorporated as part of the popular screen recording application Bandicam.
This tool allows you to access corrupt AVI files from your hard drive and attempt to bring back lost or corrupted AVI files.
Bandifix is free to use as this makes it handy, as a cheap method of reverting corrupted files.
However, you only need to get the Bandicam suite in order to access this utility tool. Moreover, the repair process has been confirmed to be simple and fast.
In addition, this software navigation tools have been simplified; hence, you can select the location of the corrupt AVI files and then commence the repair process.
Nevertheless, Bandifix is ideal for Bandicam users, while its major con is its absence as a stand-alone application.
There you go – each software from this list is perfectly equipped to help you repair your corrupt or otherwise damaged AVI files.
Which one will you go for and why? Don’t be shy to share your impressions with us via the comments section below.
