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AVI converter
AVI is an old video container Microsoft introduced in 1992. Drop your file and choose what it becomes.
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Convert from AVI
| Family | Give | → | Get | What you gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVI | MP4 | plays everywhere | ||
| AVI | MP3 | sound only, plays on every device | ||
| AVI | MOV | Apple and video editors | ||
| AVI | WEBM | light video for the web | ||
| AVI | MKV | multiple audio and subtitles | ||
| AVI | GIF | silent loop | ||
| AVI | WAV | sound only, lossless, ready to edit | ||
| AVI | M4A | sound only, better than MP3 at the same size | ||
| AVI | OGG | sound only, open and royalty-free | ||
| AVI | FLAC | sound only, lossless at half size |
What is AVI?
AVI is an old video container Microsoft introduced in 1992. Old cameras, DivX/Xvid films and security recorders still produce AVI.
Old camcorder footage, archived films and security cameras.
Strengths
- Works with old devices and software
- Simple structure
Weaknesses
- Large files compared with modern compression
- Phones and browsers do not play it
| Full name | Audio Video Interleave |
|---|---|
| Created by | Microsoft |
| Year | 1992 |
| Extensions | .avi |
| MIME | video/x-msvideo, video/avi |
| Family | Video |
Convert to AVI
| Family | Give | → | Get | What you gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MP4 | AVI | works with old players · phone video | ||
| MOV | AVI | works with old players · iPhone video | ||
| WEBM | AVI | works with old players · screen recording | ||
| MKV | AVI | works with old players · OBS and film recordings | ||
| WMV | AVI | works with old players · Movie Maker video | ||
| FLV | AVI | works with old players · Flash-era video |
Frequently asked questions
What is AVI?
AVI is an old video container Microsoft introduced in 1992. Old cameras, DivX/Xvid films and security recorders still produce AVI.
What is AVI used for?
Old camcorder footage, archived films and security cameras.
Which formats can AVI be converted to?
On this page AVI files convert to MP4, MP3, MOV, WEBM, MKV, GIF, WAV, M4A, OGG, FLAC. MP4, MOV, WEBM, MKV, WMV, FLV files can also be turned into AVI.
How long does a conversion take?
Most files convert in a few seconds. Long videos and documents with many pages can take a few minutes; the row shows the progress.