Convert AVI to MP4

Convert AVI videos to MP4 format. Better compatibility and smaller file sizes for modern devices.

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How to convert AVI to MP4 online

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Drag and drop your AVI file, or click to select a file. Works with common video formats.

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The tool converts your AVI to MP4. It detects the codecs in your file and converts them to modern formats like H.264 or H.265.

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Wait for the conversion to finish. Most files take 30 seconds to a few minutes, depending on file size.

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When conversion finishes, you can preview the MP4 file. Check the video quality and file size before downloading.

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Click Download to save the MP4 file to your device. Files are deleted after 24 hours.

About AVI Format

AVI (Audio Video Interleave) is an older video container format developed by Microsoft in 1992. It was widely used in the 1990s and 2000s but has compatibility issues on modern devices.

History and Development

AVI was introduced by Microsoft in 1992 as part of the Video for Windows technology. It became popular because it could store both video and audio in a single file. However, AVI has limitations: it doesn't support modern features like chapters, subtitles, or streaming. The format also has a 2GB file size limit in older versions. While still readable on many systems, AVI is being replaced by MP4 and other modern formats.

Technical Specifications

AVI is a container format, meaning it can hold different video and audio codecs. Common video codecs in AVI include DivX, XviD, and older formats like Cinepak or Indeo. Audio codecs range from PCM to MP3, MP2, or proprietary formats. AVI files typically use the .avi extension and can be quite large, especially with uncompressed video. The format supports multiple audio tracks but has limited metadata support.

Advantages

  • Can store multiple audio tracks

Limitations

  • Large file sizes

Device Compatibility

AVI works on Windows systems and some older media players, but has problems on modern devices. Many smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs struggle with AVI files, especially those using older codecs. Web browsers often can't play AVI files directly. Converting to MP4 solves these compatibility issues.

Use Cases for AVI to MP4 Conversion

Converting AVI to MP4 is useful for anyone with old video files. Common uses:

Modernizing Old Video Collections

Update old home videos or personal collections to MP4 format. Makes them playable on modern devices and easier to share with family.

Improving Device Compatibility

Convert AVI files that won't play on your phone, tablet, or smart TV. MP4 works on almost all modern devices.

Reducing File Sizes

Make AVI files smaller by converting to MP4 with modern compression. Saves storage space while keeping good quality.

Preparing for Online Sharing

Convert AVI videos to MP4 before uploading to YouTube, social media, or video platforms. MP4 is the standard format for online video.

Fixing Playback Issues

Solve problems with AVI files that won't play or have audio sync issues. Converting to MP4 often fixes these problems.

Archiving Old Content

Preserve old video content in a modern format. MP4 is more future-proof than AVI and easier to manage.

Creating Video Libraries

Build a consistent video library in MP4 format. Makes it easier to organize and manage large collections of videos.

Technical Details

Video Codecs

AVI files can use many different video codecs. Common ones include DivX, XviD (both MPEG-4 based), older formats like Cinepak or Indeo, and sometimes uncompressed video. Our converter detects the codec in your AVI and converts it to H.264 or H.265, which are modern, efficient codecs used in MP4 files.

Supported Video Specifications

AVI files can have various resolutions, from low-resolution videos to HD. The format itself doesn't limit resolution, but older codecs might. Our converter preserves the original resolution from your AVI file. Common resolutions include 480p, 720p, and 1080p, though older AVI files are often lower resolution.

Bitrate and Quality

AVI files can have a wide range of bitrates depending on the codec used. Older codecs like Cinepak often have lower bitrates, while DivX and XviD can have higher bitrates. When converting to MP4, you can choose the bitrate to balance quality and file size. Higher bitrates keep more quality but make larger files.

Format Limitations

AVI has several limitations: it doesn't support modern features like chapters, subtitles, or streaming metadata. The format has a 2GB file size limit in older versions (though newer versions can be larger). AVI files often use outdated codecs that aren't efficient by modern standards. The format also has limited metadata support compared to MP4.

AVI vs MP4

Here's how AVI compares to MP4:

Feature
AVI to MP4
MP4
File Size
Large (older codecs)
Small (modern compression)
Compatibility
Limited (older devices)
Universal (modern devices)
Codecs
Old (DivX, XviD, etc.)
Modern (H.264, H.265)
Features
Limited (no chapters, subtitles)
Full (chapters, subtitles, metadata)
Best For
Old archives, legacy content
Modern use, online sharing, streaming

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