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Convert 264 to AVI

Verified by Adam B.· reviewed by FE Editorial ·updated Aug 31, 2026
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Is it possible to convert 264 to AVI?
Yes - 264 converts to AVI.

Wrap the .264 stream into an AVI container using a video converter - the video data is copied as-is with no re-encoding. Note that AVI has no official H.264 support, so MP4 or MKV are more reliable targets; use AVI only when your target software specifically requires it.

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Also to AVI: MPEG4 · WLMP · MXF

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Tested on macOS, Windows & Linux
Last verified Sep 2026

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Why convert 264 to AVI?

A .264 file is a raw H.264 video elementary stream - no container, no audio, no timing data - typically exported by a CCTV camera or DVR. Wrapping it in AVI makes it loadable by older video editors and legacy Windows software that accepts AVI but not raw .264 or MP4.

How to convert 264 to AVI

Freemake Video Converter FREE

Add the .264 file, select AVI as the output format, and click Convert.

Miro Video Converter FREE

Drag the .264 file into Miro Video Converter, choose AVI as the output, and convert.

Adobe Premiere Pro APP

Import the .264 file and export via Media Encoder, selecting AVI as the output container.

Miro Video Converter for Mac FREE

Drag the .264 file into Miro, select AVI as the output format, and convert.

Adapter FREE

Drag the .264 file into Adapter, choose AVI as the output format, and convert.

Programs that convert 264

Miro Video Converter
Freemake Video Converter
Adobe Premiere Pro
Miro Video Converter for Mac
Adapter
Adobe Premiere Pro for Mac

About these formats

.264 Raw H.264 / AVC Video Elementary Stream (DVR/CCTV export)

A .264 file is a raw H.264 (AVC) video stream, most commonly exported by a CCTV camera, DVR, or NVR. It contains video only - no audio, no container, no timing data - which is why most…

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.AVI Audio Video Interleave

An AVI file is a video container created by Microsoft in 1992. To open one, use VLC media player - it includes the DivX/Xvid codecs old AVIs need and works on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android…

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Quality & what to watch

  • A raw .264 stream contains video only - there is no audio track, so the AVI output will also have no audio.
  • AVI has no official H.264 support; compatibility varies across players and editors, so verify the result works in your target software before committing to this workflow.
  • If the AVI plays at the wrong speed, the raw stream has no timing metadata - set the frame rate explicitly in your tool to match your camera's actual fps (commonly 15, 25, or 30).

Frequently asked questions

Will the conversion lose quality?
No - remuxing copies the video data unchanged; there is no re-encoding step.
Why is there no audio in the AVI?
A raw .264 elementary stream carries video only; any audio from the recording was either discarded at DVR export time or stored separately.
Why does the AVI play at the wrong speed?
Raw .264 streams often carry no frame-rate data; set the frame rate manually in your conversion tool to match your camera's actual fps.
Is AVI really the best target format?
Probably not - MP4 and MKV handle H.264 more reliably; use AVI only if your target software specifically requires it.