Which Codec for Avi?

For example, an AVI file can contain video compressed by XviD, or DivX, or MPEG-2 codecs. Usually, a container comprises a video and audio codecs, plus it can also contain other files like subtitles and chapters.

Which codec is best for AVI?

As I found out the default Microsoft Video 1 codec yields the best quality for the AVI. Unfortunately it creates the by far biggest AVI video.

What will play AVI files?

You can open AVI files with various video players, such as Microsoft Movies & TV (Windows), Microsoft Windows Media Player (Windows), Apple QuickTime Player (macOS), Adobe Premiere Pro (multiplatform), and VLC media player (multiplatform).