How to Fix CamStudio Error "Could Not Record The .avi File"


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CamStudio is known to be as an open source application that could be used for documentation and get access to all audio and screen happening activities on your computer. It generates high-level video files in AVI file format. This utility is simple to use and can be installed on diverse platforms without any trouble. Sometimes, CamStudio shows error while creating AVI file stating that “could not record the .avi file using the current compressor”.

If you come across this kind of error while creating AVI file using CamStudio, then initially try below-mentioned method before going to take any step.

General Method of Fixing CamStudio Cannot Record AVI File Error-

1. Open CamStudio and navigate to Options->Video Options

2. Go to compressor options window, when it asks you to select Microsoft Video 1 instead of Intel IYUV codec, click OK


    Now, you can record AVI video using CamStudio. If not able to record video even after changing settings, then you might be getting errors due to-

  • Registry errors on computer or software malfunction can render error while creating AVI files
  • Playing AVI files on unsupported application or disturbance at the time of downloading AVI video using CamStudio can bring errors to AVI files
  • Unexpected shutdown of computer or termination of CamStudio while recording AVI video file can also produce CamStudio errors

Therefore, the simple and easiest solution to fix CamStudio AVI video file errors on Windows or Mac is to employ Remo Repair AVI tool. It is professionally designed AVI video repair utility to repair and recover AVI files from any kind of problems.

About Remo Repair AVI Software

Remo Repair AVI program is the only solution when CamStudio could not record the AVI file on Mac OS X. Tool is inculcated with advanced algorithms that thoroughly scans the severely damaged AVI file and repairs it safely. Easy-to-use interface allows even the novice user to operate the software and fix CamStudio error recording AVI file within few mouse clicks. Feel free to download this utility, when you have corrupted or damaged AVI files that are unplayable on any media players.

Guide to Fix CamStudio Cannot Record AVI File

Get the trial version of Remo Repair AVI utility for free by clicking on Download Now button. Install and run the software to fix the issue “CamStudio could not record the AVI file” by applying below mentioned steps:

Step 1: Launch Remo Repair AVI and select CamStudio AVI file by using “Open” option, then click on “Repair” button

Step 2: The software automatically fixes error and provides you an option “Preview Repaired File” to see the repaired AVI file

Step 3: Once the repair process is finished, click on “Save Repaired File” button to store healthy playable video on any specified location

Features of Remo Repair AVI Tool

  • Powerful application that effectively fixes AVI/XVID/DIVX video files on different versions of Mac OS X
  • Repair inaccessible AVI files created by digital camcorders, cameras, smartphones or by any other devices.
  • Helpful in repairing AVI files that are stored on computer hard disk, USB drive, external hard drive, flash drives, memory card and so on.
  • Easily repairs any size of AVI video that is corrupted due to bad sectors, codec issues, interrupted file transfer process or any other reasons.
  • Comes with preview option that allows user to view the repaired video prior buying the licensed version of the software.