Quicktime Crashes when opening AVI's (on Intel iMAc)

nsheikh80 · 12:02 PM

Everytime I open an AVI in Quicktime it crashes. If I try to open an AVI through iPhoto it tries to open Quicktime and then Quicktime crashes but iPhoto doesn't. When I try to import these AVI's into iMovie it crashes again, this time taking iMovie down with it.

I have the following codec installed in Quicktime:

AC3
Xvid
DivX 6 (latest for Intel)
3ivx

Now here is the really weird part. I used to have a PPC Powerbook up until last week and the AVI files I am now trying to play in Quicktime worked fine even without any plugins so this is really weaird. Even still, if I came across a file that Quicktime couldn't play it never bombed out on me, it just produced a green or black screen with just some sound.

The AVI plays fine in VLC but I need to edit them in iMovie.

Can anyone help me out with this.

VLC states that this is "araw" format.

haroldjohnson · May 8, 2006, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nsheikh80

Everytime I open an AVI in Quicktime it crashes. If I try to open an AVI through iPhoto it tries to open Quicktime and then Quicktime crashes but iPhoto doesn't. When I try to import these AVI's into iMovie it crashes again, this time taking iMovie down with it.

I have the following codec installed in Quicktime:

AC3
Xvid
DivX 6 (latest for Intel)
3ivx

Now here is the really weird part. I used to have a PPC Powerbook up until last week and the AVI files I am now trying to play in Quicktime worked fine even without any plugins so this is really weaird. Even still, if I came across a file that Quicktime couldn't play it never bombed out on me, it just produced a green or black screen with just some sound.

The AVI plays fine in VLC but I need to edit them in iMovie.

Can anyone help me out with this.

VLC states that this is "araw" format.

I'm having the same exact issue; now that I've migrated to an Intel Mac my AVI files crash in QuickTime as soon as I press the play button. This behaviour began right after installing DivX 9 for Mac Intel (beta). I also have 3ivX installed. (To my knowledge, I don't have Xvid nor AC3 installed; in fact, I have very little installed on this new system.)

fh2level · May 8, 2006, 03:29 PM

My AVI's are not crashing my Quicktime but only the sound plays no video

I also have Divx and 3ivx installed

haroldjohnson · May 10, 2006, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fh2level

My AVI's are not crashing my Quicktime but only the sound plays no video

I also have Divx and 3ivx installed

I had that issue before installing 3ivX and DivX. Now QuickTime simply opens the file, but when I proceed to click the play button, the app immediately crashes. This is a brand-spankin' new Duo Core system, too -- I've installed very little on it besides these codecs.

Fearless Leader · May 10, 2006, 06:59 AM

Do you have to use QuicKtime? I use VLC and it works fine for just about every format ever made. If you dont mind buying the pro version I also found it to work great some avi files.

G99 · May 10, 2006, 02:03 PM

You could use a convertor, such as iSquint to convert most media files to mp4, which is one of Quicktime's primary formats.

Makosuke · Jun 19, 2006, 12:42 PM

The original question is rather old, but I noted the poster said he had 3ivx installed on an Intel Mac. To those recommending the 3ivx codec, keep in mind that there is no Intel version available right now, so it could well cause QT problems if you install the PPC one.

Also, in addition to the AC3 QuickTime component mentioned, there's also this one for Core Audio:

http://trac.cod3r.com/a52codec/

Not sure if it enables QuickTime to play AC3 or not (some people on VT said yes, others said no), and I can't test since I don't have any files with AC3 soundtracks.

skorry1 · Oct 9, 2006, 01:45 AM

Quicktime crashed whenever I tried to open an AVI from my Canon Powershot S500. Reading this thread, I thought it was because I needed an Indeo codec. But then I realized that DivX Player would play the files. And then I remembered that when I first got my Mac a few weeks ago, I watched a video from my Canon on it.

So, I dragged all the component codecs onto the desktop, rebooted, and dropped them back into the Library\Quicktime directory ... except for the 3ivx one since, as the last post noted, it is not made for Intel Macs. That one went to the trash. All is well now.

mrwoodchuck · Dec 6, 2007, 08:57 PM

i have been expirencing similar problems with these files. i was able to get VLC to play them correctly, however i must now find an editor or a converter that can run the files. if you have any sugestions, (even an editor i can port the codecs i have to). thanks

TheStu · Dec 6, 2007, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrwoodchuck

i have been expirencing similar problems with these files. i was able to get VLC to play them correctly, however i must now find an editor or a converter that can run the files. if you have any sugestions, (even an editor i can port the codecs i have to). thanks

Perian allows me to play back pretty much any AVI file I can throw at Quicktime.

Griffinity · Mar 29, 2008, 06:37 PM

I can't believe how buggy Quicktime is when playing xvid AVIs. It freezes up pretty often when I open the file, or even while it's playing. And it definitely can't handle fullscreen on a second monitor or even while the second monitor is attached.

I guess I'll try VLC.

As a new Mac user, I just can't believe how bad the native video player performs so far.

shimuzu · Nov 11, 2009, 11:54 PM

I have an intel mac and have been having the same issue. I removed the following codecs:

AC3 Codec (I have an Intel one installed)
DivX Decoder + Encoder
ZygoVideo

And installed Perian.
http://perian.org/

All avi files now play in Quicktime, with sound too.

You may not have to remove codecs - but it worked for me.

*** I put all codecs back after installing Perian, and all works fine - so probably no need to remove the codecs.

Drag'nGT · Nov 12, 2009, 12:01 AM

I have Perian added to Quicktime and have next to 0 issues with any type of file. If all else fails, VLC.

Apr 23, 2006, 11:57 AM	#1
nsheikh80 macrumors regular Join Date: May 2005 Location: London, England	Quicktime Crashes when opening AVI's (on Intel iMAc) Everytime I open an AVI in Quicktime it crashes. If I try to open an AVI through iPhoto it tries to open Quicktime and then Quicktime crashes but iPhoto doesn't. When I try to import these AVI's into iMovie it crashes again, this time taking iMovie down with it. I have the following codec installed in Quicktime: AC3 Xvid DivX 6 (latest for Intel) 3ivx Now here is the really weird part. I used to have a PPC Powerbook up until last week and the AVI files I am now trying to play in Quicktime worked fine even without any plugins so this is really weaird. Even still, if I came across a file that Quicktime couldn't play it never bombed out on me, it just produced a green or black screen with just some sound. The AVI plays fine in VLC but I need to edit them in iMovie. Can anyone help me out with this. VLC states that this is "araw" format. __________________ LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/nsheikh Twitter: http://twitter.com/nsheikh Me: http://www.naomansheikh.com Facebook: http://bit.ly/3OE7zX Last edited by nsheikh80 : Apr 23, 2006 at 12:02 PM.

Oct 9, 2006, 01:45 AM	#8
skorry1 macrumors newbie Join Date: Sep 2006	Quicktime Crash Opening Canon AVI Quicktime crashed whenever I tried to open an AVI from my Canon Powershot S500. Reading this thread, I thought it was because I needed an Indeo codec. But then I realized that DivX Player would play the files. And then I remembered that when I first got my Mac a few weeks ago, I watched a video from my Canon on it. So, I dragged all the component codecs onto the desktop, rebooted, and dropped them back into the Library\Quicktime directory ... except for the 3ivx one since, as the last post noted, it is not made for Intel Macs. That one went to the trash. All is well now.

Dec 6, 2007, 08:57 PM	#9
mrwoodchuck macrumors newbie Join Date: Dec 2007	must find and editor i have been expirencing similar problems with these files. i was able to get VLC to play them correctly, however i must now find an editor or a converter that can run the files. if you have any sugestions, (even an editor i can port the codecs i have to). thanks

Mar 29, 2008, 06:37 PM	#11
Griffinity macrumors newbie Join Date: Feb 2008	I can't believe how buggy Quicktime is when playing xvid AVIs. It freezes up pretty often when I open the file, or even while it's playing. And it definitely can't handle fullscreen on a second monitor or even while the second monitor is attached. I guess I'll try VLC. As a new Mac user, I just can't believe how bad the native video player performs so far. __________________ 15" MacBook Pro 2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 4 GB RAM

Nov 11, 2009, 11:54 PM	#12
shimuzu macrumors newbie Join Date: Aug 2008	Problem solved I have an intel mac and have been having the same issue. I removed the following codecs: AC3 Codec (I have an Intel one installed) DivX Decoder + Encoder ZygoVideo And installed Perian. http://perian.org/ All avi files now play in Quicktime, with sound too. You may not have to remove codecs - but it worked for me. *** I put all codecs back after installing Perian, and all works fine - so probably no need to remove the codecs.

May 8, 2006, 03:29 PM	#3
fh2level macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: ATL	My AVI's are not crashing my Quicktime but only the sound plays no video I also have Divx and 3ivx installed

May 10, 2006, 06:59 AM	#5
Fearless Leader macrumors 68020 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wonderland	Do you have to use QuicKtime? I use VLC and it works fine for just about every format ever made. If you dont mind buying the pro version I also found it to work great some avi files.

May 10, 2006, 02:03 PM	#6
G99 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2006	You could use a convertor, such as iSquint to convert most media files to mp4, which is one of Quicktime's primary formats.

Jun 19, 2006, 12:42 PM	#7
Makosuke macrumors 68040 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: The Cool Part of CA, USA	The original question is rather old, but I noted the poster said he had 3ivx installed on an Intel Mac. To those recommending the 3ivx codec, keep in mind that there is no Intel version available right now, so it could well cause QT problems if you install the PPC one. Also, in addition to the AC3 QuickTime component mentioned, there's also this one for Core Audio: http://trac.cod3r.com/a52codec/ Not sure if it enables QuickTime to play AC3 or not (some people on VT said yes, others said no), and I can't test since I don't have any files with AC3 soundtracks.

Nov 12, 2009, 12:01 AM	#13
Drag'nGT macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2008	I have Perian added to Quicktime and have next to 0 issues with any type of file. If all else fails, VLC. __________________ 24" iMac, iMac G4, iPhone 3G, iPod Shuffle

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