AVI Header Format

AVI files contain a 56-byte header, starting at offset 32 within the file.

offset

size

description

0

4

time delay between frames in microseconds

4

4

data rate of AVI data

8

4

padding multiple size, typically 2048

12

4

parameter flags

16

4

number of video frames

20

4

number of preview frames

24

4

number of data streams (1 or 2)

28

4

suggested playback buffer size in bytes

32

4

width of video image in pixels

36

4

height of video image in pixels

40

4

time scale, typically 30

44

4

data rate (frame rate = data rate / time scale)

48

4

starting time, typically 0

52

4

size of AVI data chunk in time scale units

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