Convert MP4 to AVI
Max file size 100mb.
MP4 vs AVI Format Comparison
Aspect | MP4 (Source Format) | AVI (Target Format) |
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Format Overview |
MP4
MPEG-4 Part 14
Modern container format based on QuickTime, optimized for streaming and mobile distribution. Modern |
AVI
Audio Video Interleave
Popular container format developed by Microsoft, widely supported across Windows systems and media players. Windows Standard |
Container/Codecs | Supports H.264, H.265, AV1 video with AAC, MP3 audio; modern codec flexibility. |
Supports various codecs including DivX, XviD, H.264 video with MP3, AC3, PCM audio; flexible codec support. |
Compression | Advanced compression algorithms providing excellent quality-to-size ratio with modern codecs. |
Variable compression depending on chosen codec, from uncompressed to highly compressed formats. |
Quality | High quality up to 4K and 8K with advanced encoding techniques. |
Quality varies by codec choice, supports SD to HD resolutions with good quality retention. |
File Size | Efficient (1-50 MB per minute) with variable bitrate encoding for optimal size. |
Highly variable (5-200 MB per minute) depending on codec and compression settings used. |
Compatibility | Universal compatibility across modern devices, browsers, and streaming platforms. |
Excellent Windows compatibility, good support on most desktop media players and editing software. |
Streaming Support | Excellent streaming capabilities with adaptive bitrate and modern protocols. |
Limited streaming support, primarily designed for local playback and progressive download. |
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Metadata Support | Comprehensive metadata support including chapters, subtitles, and extensive tagging capabilities. |
Basic metadata support with limited tagging capabilities, varies by codec implementation. |
Platform Support | Cross-platform support with excellent performance on mobile devices and web browsers. |
Primarily Windows-focused with good desktop support but limited mobile compatibility. |
Error Resilience | Good error handling with modern correction techniques and adaptive streaming recovery. |
Moderate error resilience, can be prone to corruption due to interleaved structure. |
Why Convert MP4 to AVI?
Converting MP4 to AVI provides excellent compatibility with Windows-based systems and desktop media players. AVI format offers flexibility in codec choice and is widely supported by video editing software, making it ideal for professional video production workflows.
Our converter transforms your MP4 videos into the versatile AVI format while preserving video quality. The conversion enables seamless integration with Windows applications, desktop media players, and video editing software that may prefer AVI containers.
AVI files are perfect for desktop playback, video editing projects, and situations where you need maximum codec flexibility. This format is especially useful for professional video production, Windows-based applications, and creating high-quality video archives for desktop use.