Trim AVI

How to Trim AVI Videos

1. Upload your AVI file — Click "+ Add Files" or drag and drop your AVI video.
2. Set trim points — Under "Trim," select "Time Range" and enter a start time and duration.
3. Adjust compression (optional) — Under "File Compression," select "Quality Preset" (Highest to Lowest), "Target file size (%)", "Specific file size," "Constant Bitrate," "Variable Bitrate," "Constant Quality" (CRF), or "Constraint Quality."
4. Adjust resolution (optional) — Under "Video resolution," keep original, pick a preset (1080p, 720p, etc.), or enter exact width/height.
5. Trim and download — Click "Trim" and download your trimmed AVI file.

Why Trim AVI Files?

AVI (Audio Video Interleave) is Microsoft's legacy video container, widely used for DivX/Xvid encoded movies, screen recordings, surveillance footage, and older digital camera video. AVI files are often long recordings that need trimming — extracting specific scenes from movie archives, cutting surveillance clips to relevant segments, or shortening screen recordings.

XConvert lets you trim, compress, and resize in a single step — more efficient than trimming and compressing separately. This is especially useful for large AVI files from surveillance systems or screen capture software.

AVI Trimming Scenarios

Source	Use Case	Recommended Settings
DivX/Xvid movie	Extract scene	Quality Preset: Very High
Surveillance footage	Isolate incident	Trim + compress to 50%
Screen recording	Remove setup/idle time	Keep original quality
Old camera video	Create shareable clip	Resolution: 720p + compress

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I compress while trimming?

Yes. Under "File Compression," choose any method. "Target file size (%)" at 50% roughly halves the file. CRF 23 gives a good quality-to-size balance.

What AVI codecs are supported?

XConvert handles AVI files with any codec including DivX, Xvid, MJPEG, H.264, MPEG-4, and uncompressed video.

Can I also resize while trimming?

Yes. Under "Video resolution," change resolution — useful for creating smaller clips for email or web sharing.

Should I trim as AVI or convert to MP4?

For modern sharing, AVI to MP4 is more universally compatible. Keep AVI for legacy Windows software or when maintaining the original container matters.

How do I specify exact trim points?

Under "Trim," enter start time and duration in seconds (e.g., start 120, duration 60 extracts from 2:00 to 3:00). Decimal values are supported for sub-second precision.