How to play avi files in Quicktime?

Chic0 · #1 February 25th, 2004, 07:46 AM

I am not able to play avi files on my new Powerbook. I read that I may need to purchase an mpeg4 plugin for Quicktime from Apple. Is this the only way or is there a 'free' method?

cybergoober · #2 February 25th, 2004, 08:00 AM

Search MacUpdate for MPlayer OS X or VLC.
Either of these should be able to handle .avi files.

Zammy-Sam · #3 February 25th, 2004, 08:29 AM

Check out divx.com for the current divx codec which is free.
Or check out VLC, like cybergoober said:
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/14738

Chic0 · #4 February 25th, 2004, 08:40 AM

Thanks alot guys! Will be tryting out both the programs tonight.

C

GroundZeroX · #5 February 25th, 2004, 09:40 AM

What version of Quicktime are you using?

Chic0 · #6 February 25th, 2004, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GroundZeroX

What version of Quicktime are you using?

Ermm...... not too sure as dont have powerbook with me. All I know at the moment is that it's the standard one that comes with Panther.

Chic0 · #7 February 26th, 2004, 02:15 AM

Thanks guys. VLC works a treat!

cory1848 · #8 February 26th, 2004, 08:59 AM

I have Quicktime pro 6.5 (I think?) and it will not play .avi or waves files. Should it? I would think it should but maybe I dont have something set up correctly...