AVI vs DVD, difference between AVI and DVD format

Comparsion between AVI and DVD

File Extension	AVI	DVD
File Type	Audio Video Interleave File	DVD Video Format
Description	AVI, a short for Audio Video Interleave, is a file format designed to store both audio and video data in a standard package to allow its simultaneous playback.	DVD is a format of optical disc storage medium, with a greater audio-visual data storage capacity than that of the compact disc of the sae dimensions.
Developed by	Microsoft	N/A
Pros	1) Generally, with the same source video content, AVI is better than DVD(MPEG2) in video quality; 2) Can be played on various devices and players;	1) DVD takes less space than AVI in storing videos; 2) Burning videos to DVD is a good way to release storage for your computer/device;
Cons	There may be format compatibility problems related to AVI format;	You need a DVD player to play the DVD discs;
Help You Choose	For playing videos or editing videos, AVI format is a good choice.	If you want to backup your videos, or watch videos on TV via DVD player, you can burn videos to DVD.
Programs that open AVI/DVD files	Microsoft Windows Media Player Apple QuickTime Player Microsoft Windows Video	iOrgsoft DVD Creator Apple iMovie Windows DVD Maker

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