Convert Video or script files (AV) online for free
The converter easily converts your AV Videos or scripts to various formats - free and online. No VLC Media Player or or other Video software needed.
To convert other file formats to the "Surveillance Video File" file type, you need software like VLC Media Player or a similar tool.
The .av file is primarily a proprietary video container used by Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) and Network Video Recorders (NVRs) for CCTV systems. Brands like Dahua Technology and Avigilon use this format to store raw security footage. A rare, secondary use is the Final Draft AV Script format created by Final Draft software for audio-visual scripts.
The main disadvantage of video .av files is their proprietary lock-in. Standard media players, operating systems, and professional video editing software natively reject them. Users are forced to download clunky, outdated, and often unverified viewing software provided by the camera manufacturer. They lack cross-platform compatibility, making it extremely difficult to share evidence with law enforcement, clients, or upload to the web.
To make these files playable on any device, convert .av to mp4 (best for universal playback and web sharing) or avi (for archiving). If you possess the Final Draft script variant, converting to pdf is required for universal reading. Drag and drop your file here to analyze and convert it securely right in your browser - free, online, and without installing sketchy manufacturer software.
Use Convert.Guru to open and convert your AV file.
Users also converted AVI, MP4, TEXT_PLAIN, MAV, TDT, MTS, SAV, DEM, URL, CMS, MKV, ZIP and MVR files.
If you want to convert AV file to VGA, M4A or ALAC, you can use VLC Media Player or similar software from the "Security Camera Video Recording" category. In the File menu, look for Save As… or Export….
To convert MIDI, AAC, TTA, AU, WV, DTS, MID, FLAC, RA, MP3, PCM or WAV files to AV, try VLC Media Player or another comparable tool in the "Security Camera Video Recording" category.
The history of Convert.Guru began over 25 years ago in California with Tom Simondi’s file-format database. A former contributor to Space Shuttle development and a software pioneer of the 1980s, Simondi established a trusted resource for file type analysis that was even referenced by Microsoft Windows XP. Today, we use modern technology to process and convert thousands of file formats while continually improving our AV converter.