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Convert AVI to DVR-MS Online — Free

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How to Convert

1

Upload your .avi file by dragging it into the upload area or clicking to browse.

2

Choose your output settings. The default settings work great for most files.

3

Click Convert and download your .dvr-ms file when it's ready.

What is AVI?

AVI is a multimedia container format introduced by Microsoft. While older, it remains popular for its simplicity and wide compatibility with Windows systems.

Format Details

Full Name
Audio Video Interleave
Extension
.avi

Key Features

  • Windows native
  • Wide codec support
  • Simple structure
  • Legacy compatibility

What is DVR-MS?

DVR-MS is Microsoft's Digital Video Recording format used by Windows Media Center to record live television broadcasts. It stores MPEG-2 video with AC3 or MPEG audio in an ASF-based container with program guide metadata and closed captions.

Format Details

Full Name
Microsoft Digital Video Recording
Extension
.dvr-ms

Key Features

  • Windows Media Center
  • TV recording
  • MPEG-2 video
  • Closed captions

AVI vs DVR-MS

FeatureAVIDVR-MS
Full NameAudio Video InterleaveMicrosoft Digital Video Recording
Extension.avi.dvr-ms
Best ForWindows nativeWindows Media Center

Frequently Asked Questions

Our converter preserves resolution, frame rate, and audio tracks by default. The DVR-MS output uses optimized codec settings to maintain quality as close to the original AVI as possible.
Free users can convert videos up to 100MB. Pro users can convert files up to 2GB with server-side processing — no software installation needed.
Most videos convert in under 60 seconds. Longer or higher-resolution files may take 1-3 minutes. Processing runs on our servers, so your device stays fast.
Yes. Our video converter is browser-based — works on iPhone, Android, tablet, and desktop. No app download required.
Yes. Audio is preserved by default during video conversion. You can also adjust audio codec, bitrate, and volume in the advanced settings.

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