Convert WGREPLAY to AVI

Source format

WGReplay is a replay file format associated with World of Goo and related replay data used by some game tools and community utilities. It stores game playback information, not a finished video, so it is meant to be opened by the game or a compatible replay viewer rather than by standard media players. People usually keep WGReplay files for sharing runs, debugging gameplay, or preserving a playthrough.

Note: Some sources may confuse .wgreplay with other game replay formats. If your file comes from a different game, check that game’s replay support and version compatibility before converting.

Target format

AVI is a widely supported video container format used for playback, editing, and archival compatibility. Its main advantages are broad software support, easy import into many editors, and straightforward playback on desktop systems. AVI is commonly used when you want a replay or screen capture to be viewed as a normal video file.

Keep in mind that AVI is only a container; the actual video quality and compatibility depend on the codec inside it.

How to convert wgreplay to avi

There is usually no direct one-step converter from .wgreplay to .avi because a replay file is not itself a video. The reliable method is to play back the replay and record the screen to AVI.

1. Open the replay in the original game or a compatible replay viewer. If the replay is from World of Goo, launch the game and load the replay from the replay menu or the relevant save/replay location.
2. Prepare a capture tool. Good desktop options include OBS Studio for flexible recording and FFmpeg for command-line capture and automation. For simpler recording, Bandicam or Camtasia can also work.
3. Record the replay. Start the capture before playback, then let the replay run from start to finish. Use the game’s native resolution if possible, and disable notifications or overlays that could appear on screen.
4. Choose an AVI-friendly output workflow. Many recorders save to MP4 or MKV first, then you convert the result to AVI afterward. If you want to capture directly to AVI with FFmpeg on Windows, a basic example is ffmpeg -f gdigrab -framerate 60 -i desktop -c:v mpeg4 -q:v 3 output.avi. On Linux or macOS, use the appropriate screen-capture input for your system.
5. Convert the recording if needed. If your recorder outputs a different format, transcode it to AVI using FFmpeg. A typical example is ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -c:v mpeg4 -q:v 3 -c:a mp3 output.avi. If you need a simpler interface, use a desktop converter that supports exporting to AVI.