Convert MKV to AVI

Drag and drop files here or click to select.
Max file size 100mb.
Uploading progress:

MKV vs AVI Format Comparison

Aspect MKV (Source Format) AVI (Target Format)
Format Overview
MKV
Matroska Video

Open-source container supporting multiple audio, video, subtitles, and metadata tracks.

Matroska
AVI
Audio Video Interleave

Microsoft's legacy container format supporting various codecs in a simple stream.

AVI
Container/Codecs

Supports H.264, HEVC, VP9 video with AAC, Vorbis, MP3 audio.

Typically uses DivX, XviD, or MPEG-4 codecs with MP3 or PCM audio.

Compression

High compression efficiency with modern codecs.

Less efficient, leading to larger file sizes for similar quality.

Quality

Superior quality potential with advanced codecs.

Good quality but limited by older codec capabilities.

File Size

Variable, depending on codecs and settings.

Generally larger than modern containers at comparable settings.

Compatibility

Supported by VLC, MPC, FFmpeg; limited on default Windows Media Player.

Broad support on Windows; works with most players without additional codecs.

Streaming Support

Supports HTTP streaming; widely used online.

Limited streaming support; mainly designed for local playback.

Use Cases
  • High-definition archiving
  • Multi-track media
  • Legacy PC playback
  • DVD ripping outputs
Advantages
  • Flexible container with rich features
  • Wide native compatibility on Windows
  • Simple structure for editing
Disadvantages
  • Requires modern players
  • Large file sizes
  • Limited codec support
Tooling & Ecosystem
  • MKVToolNix
  • FFmpeg
  • VLC
  • FFmpeg
  • VirtualDub
  • Windows Media Player
Metadata Support

Extensive: chapters, tags, attachments.

Minimal: basic titles and timecodes.

Why Convert MKV to AVI?

Converting MKV to AVI ensures compatibility with older Windows setups and media players that lack modern codec support.

Our converter uses FFmpeg to re-encode streams into DivX or XviD video and MP3 audio for broad playback support.

AVI remains a standard for legacy applications and simple editing workflows, allowing seamless integration with VirtualDub and other tools.