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The naming convention ( YYYY-MM-DD HH MM SS-P ) is common for specific brands:

Files like this are frequently exported from systems like Blue Iris, Lorex, or Hikvision. 3. Converting for Modern Devices 2018-08-26 20 49 39-P.avi

Usually handles these natively if the right codecs are installed. The naming convention ( YYYY-MM-DD HH MM SS-P

Sites like Zamzar or CloudConvert can handle individual files without software installation. 4. Technical Troubleshooting 2018-08-26 20 49 39-P.avi

The "gold standard" for security footage. It includes its own codecs and can often repair broken indices in older files.

Security footage often stops abruptly, which can "break" the file. Use VLC's "Repair AVI Index" feature when prompted upon opening.