Microsoft's Xbox consoles (Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S) support video playback through the Media Player app, but codec support varies by generation. Xbox 360 supports H.264 in MP4/AVI/WMV up to 1080p. Xbox One and Series X/S support H.264 (up to 4K), H.265/HEVC (4K HDR), and VP9 in MP4, MKV, and AVI containers. AVI files with DivX or XviD may play on Xbox 360 but often cause issues. Converting AVI to Xbox Video produces an optimized MP4 with H.264 that plays reliably across all Xbox generations.

While Xbox can technically play some AVI files, codec compatibility is inconsistent — DivX/XviD support is hit-or-miss, MJPEG is unsupported, and audio codecs in AVI may not be recognized. Converting to Xbox Video format eliminates guesswork: the output uses H.264 High Profile with AAC audio in an MP4 container, which is universally supported across Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S through the built-in Media Player.

FFmpeg transcodes AVI to H.264 High Profile (Level 4.1 for Xbox 360/One, Level 5.1 for Series X 4K) with AAC-LC audio at 192 kbps stereo (or 5.1 AAC at 384 kbps for surround sound). Resolution options include 1080p (standard) or 4K (Xbox One S/X and Series X/S). Video bitrate targets 8–12 Mbps for 1080p, 20–40 Mbps for 4K. The output MP4 includes faststart for smooth playback from USB drives or network shares.

Resolution: 1920x1080

Bitrate: 8-12 Mbps

H.264 recommended for fast processing

Resolution: 1080x1080

Bitrate: 3.5 Mbps

Square or 9:16 for Reels

Resolution: 1080x1920

Bitrate: 4 Mbps

9:16 vertical, under 60s ideal

Resolution: 1280x720

Bitrate: 5 Mbps

Under 140s, 512MB max

Resolution: 960x540

Bitrate: 2 Mbps

16MB limit for standard, 64MB for document

Resolution: 1280x720

Bitrate: 4 Mbps

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Yes. H.264 Main/High Profile in MP4 at up to 1080p is supported on Xbox 360 through the native video player.

Xbox One S, Xbox One X, and Xbox Series X/S support 4K playback. Use H.264 or H.265 at 4K resolution for these consoles.

Copy to a USB drive (formatted FAT32 or NTFS), stream via DLNA from a PC on the same network, or use the Xbox app to cast from a Windows PC.

Yes. If your AVI has AC3 or DTS surround audio, the converter can produce 5.1 AAC or passthrough AC3 in the MP4 container. Xbox supports surround sound via HDMI to AV receivers.

H.264 for Xbox 360 compatibility and faster encoding. H.265 for 4K content on Xbox One S/X or Series X/S — it produces significantly smaller files at the same quality.

Yes. Xbox One and Series X/S can browse SMB network shares through the Media Player app. Ensure the file uses faststart encoding for smooth network playback.

Device	AVI	Xbox Video
Windows PC	Native	Partial
macOS	Partial	Partial
iPhone/iPad	Partial	Partial
Android	Partial	Partial
Linux	Partial	Partial
Web Browser	No	No

Feature	AVI	Xbox Video
Full Name	Audio Video Interleave	Xbox Compatible Video
Extension	.avi	.mp4
Best For	Windows native	Xbox compatible

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