Convert MOV to AVI

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MOV vs AVI Format Comparison

Aspect	MOV (Source Format)	AVI (Target Format)
Format Overview	MOV QuickTime Movie Apple QuickTime container supporting multiple codecs and tracks, widely used in professional editing. QuickTime	AVI Audio Video Interleave Microsoft container supporting various codecs, common for Windows playback and editing. AVI
Container/Codecs	Supports H.264, ProRes, HEVC, and various audio codecs in a QuickTime container.	Supports DivX, Xvid, MJPEG, H.264 video with MP3 or PCM audio in a simple AVI container.
Compression	Variable: from efficient H.264 to high-quality ProRes, balancing size and quality.	Variable: depending on codec, from low-compression MJPEG to efficient codecs like Xvid.
Quality	High potential quality depending on chosen codec and settings.	Good quality; depends on codec selection and bitrate settings.
File Size	Medium to large (10–100+ MB per minute) based on codec.	Medium to large (10–80 MB per minute), varying with codec efficiency.
Compatibility	Native on macOS/iOS and QuickTime Player; supported in editing suites.	Native on Windows, supported by most media players and editing software.
Streaming Support	Supports progressive download and HTTP streaming.	Limited streaming; primarily for local playback.
Use Cases	Professional editing workflows High-definition archiving	Windows playback Cross-platform editing Archival with broad support
Advantages	High-quality codec support Multiple track support	Broad compatibility Simple container structure
Disadvantages	Large file sizes for high-quality codecs Less suitable for streaming	Larger files with less efficient codecs Limited metadata support
Tooling & Ecosystem	Final Cut Pro Adobe Premiere Pro QuickTime Pro	Windows Media Player FFmpeg VirtualDub
Metadata Support	Extensive metadata including timecodes, chapters, and tags.	Minimal metadata: basic titles and timestamps.

Why Convert MOV to AVI?

Converting MOV to AVI ensures your videos are compatible with a wide range of Windows players and editing tools.

Our converter uses FFmpeg to transcode high-quality QuickTime streams into AVI containers with popular codecs, giving you broad playback support and editing flexibility.

AVI remains a versatile standard for legacy systems and cross-platform workflows, making it ideal for both playback and post-production.