AMV files are videos in the Actions Media Video format. They are produced for MP4 and S1 MP3 players with video playback. There are two versions: an older Actions chip version and a newer ALI M5661 chip version. AMV format uses compressed, low-resolution (96×96 to 320×240 pixel) videos.
AMV video clips are associated with small Chinese portable media devices called X Micro. Their screens dictated the low resolution of AMV files. The format is also used in other media players.
AMV files can be played on the included desktop PC software of AMV media players. They also play on VideoLAN VLC media player. App programs for Android and Windows platforms use files with the AMV extension. AMV Studio is the most popular program handling these files. There are 8 programs supporting the format total.
Fake 4th generation iPod Nano devices only support AMV videos. These cloned devices come with an AMV video converter on a CD. The AMV format belongs to the Video Files category along with 546 other formats. It was developed by unknown creators.
MP3/MP4 Players
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