How to convert DAV to AVI
- Add your .DAV file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .AVI in a few seconds.
- Download your new .AVI file.
What to expect
- Some Dahua firmware exports scrambled
.davfiles - FFmpeg and third-party converters cannot open them; use SmartPlayer in that case. - G.711 audio (standard in Dahua cameras) is always re-encoded to PCM since AVI does not support that codec.
- MP4 is a better choice than AVI in most cases - same video quality, smaller file size, and wider software compatibility.
Frequently asked questions
Does converting DAV to AVI reduce video quality?
No - the H.264 or H.265 video stream is copied without re-encoding. Only the G.711 audio is transcoded to PCM for AVI compatibility.
Can I convert a scrambled DAV file to AVI?
Only with Dahua SmartPlayer or an OEM equivalent such as Amcrest Smart Player; FFmpeg and online tools cannot read scrambled files.
My recorder is Amcrest or Lorex, not Dahua - will this work?
Yes; those brands use rebranded Dahua hardware that produces the same DAV format, so the same tools apply.
Should I convert to AVI or MP4?
Use AVI only if a specific legacy system requires it; MP4 gives better compatibility and smaller files for the same video quality.
