QuickTime: Exporting AVI Files Larger Than 1 GB

  • Last Modified: October 04, 2008
  • Article: TA27544
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Applications that use QuickTime may not be able to export AVI format movies that are greater than about 1 GB in size.

Products Affected

Final Cut Pro, QuickTime, Final Cut Express, Windows OS, iMovie

Symptom

After exporting an AVI file larger than 1 GB, the file size appears correct, but the movie stops playing when it reaches the 1 GB point.

Solution

QuickTime can open large AVI files, but does not export AVI files larger than about 1 GB. Export the file using the MPEG-4 or QuickTime Movie formats instead.

This document will be updated when additional information is available.

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