Avi video files

Okay, so I've downloaded a video file(yes,an avi), but for some reason iTunes will not allow me to import it.
Whenever I drag it into iTunes from another folder, I keep getting the little red circle sign. It wont import via file>add file to library either.
Is there a reason for this? I've previously managed to import to movie files in the past week, so needless to say I'm finding this odd.

Hi Si_17,
Welcome to Apple Discussions,
To the best of my knowledge I didn't think iTunes Supported .avi files, will the files play with another application like Windows Media Player or VLC?
Regards,
Peter.

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