Watching .avi files on iPad
Hi - I wonder if anyone can advise the best way to watch .avi files on the iPad? These are movie files taken on a Nikon Coolpix camera.
Do I need to convert the files into mp4 or something (would that be best) - if so any recommendations on software to do that or is there an app that can just access them in native format?
Any advice on best way of doing this gratefully received.
Hi
I use the App AirAV. It works well on my iPad and iPhone and covers all the video formats I use, inc .avi.
I use it over my home wifi but also see it has a feature where you can move files across via iTunes - I've just not used this feature but assume it works.
sorry, posted twice by mistake...
I use this for .avi files and works a treat.
AVPlayerHD – plays all movie formats, without needing to convert them. Also change aspect ratio or zooms into the file to fill the screen.
Did the VLC re 
solve your problem?
As an alternative option, albeit more fiddly, the free "Handbrake" programme will convert video files to MP4 and can be set to iPad resolution to decrease file size.
I'm using CineXPlayer, it's an app that costs about $2, but it works like a charm!
I'm using CineXPlayer, it's an app that costs about $2, but it works like a charm!
I'm using CineXPlayer, it's an app that costs about $2, but it works like a charm!
Try downloading VLC, it's a free and open-source video/audio player that seems to open/play everything:
http://www.videolan.org/vlc/index.html