To add a cover and description to an AVI file so that it can be viewed in Windows Media Center (WMC), you will need to embed this metadata directly into the file. Here's how you can achieve this: 1.
Using a Metadata Editor: - Tools like abcAVI Tag Editor are designed for AVI files and typically work well for adding metadata. However, if it's not working, you can try using other programs like
AVI MetaEdit or
AVIMux GUI. 2.
Adding Cover Art: - Rename the cover image file to the same name as the video file but with a different extension. For example: -
movie1.avi (the video file) - Save the cover image as
movie1.jpg, ensuring that the cover art dimensions are appropriate for display. 3.
Adding Description: - Create a text file with the same name as the video file but with a
.txt extension. In this text file, add the metadata information in the following format:
Code:
plaintext title="Title of Video" genre="Genre Info" description="Description of movie"
- Save this text file alongside the video file. 4.
Verify Metadata: - Once you have added the cover image and description file, make sure they are all in the same directory as the video file. 5.
Check with Windows Media Center: - Open Windows Media Center and navigate to the video file to see if the cover art and description are displayed correctly. Sometimes, metadata updates may not be immediately reflected, so you might need to restart the media center or the system. If you followed these steps and are still having issues, try checking the file paths and file names to ensure they match exactly. Additionally, make sure that the tools you are using are compatible with the AVI format and are properly saving the metadata changes. Feel free to try these steps, and let me know if you encounter any further challenges!
