How to convert AVI to MP4?
You can convert AVI to MP4 with MConverter in three easy steps:
- Choose AVI files from your deviceAt the top of this page, drag and drop your AVIs.
You can also click to select AVI files using your operating system's file picker.
Another method is to press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+V (⌘+V on Mac) to paste an AVI file you have copied to clipboard.
Converting a folder with AVI files to MP4 is also supported: simply paste or drag and drop it. - Click or tap on MP4 from the list of target formatsAlternatively, you can use the search field to quickly find the format you need, whether it's MP4 or something else.
- Download your MP4 files, after MConverter has finished processing themThere's an option to automatically download the converted MP4 files, so you don't have to press the download icon for each MP4.
On desktop platforms, you can download the MP4 files to a different folder by clicking on SAVE TO...
You may see a share icon as well. Use it to directly share the MP4's with other apps.
About the formats
| File extension | .avi |
|---|---|
| Category | Video file formats |
| Developed by | Microsoft |
| Mime type | video/avi |
Format description
AVI is a popular video format, created in the 90’s by Microsoft. It is short for Audio Video Interleave. When compared to other commonly used video formats, such as MOV and MP4, AVI files are usually much larger in size. This is because AVI uses less efficient compression.To free up space on your device, you can convert AVI videos to more efficient formats like MP4 and WebM.
| File extension | .mp4 |
|---|---|
| Category | Video file formats |
| Developed by | MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group) |
| Mime type | video/mp4 |
Format description
MP4 (short for MPEG-4 Part 14) files store multimedia - video, audio and subtitles. Websites frequently use them for displaying videos because the MP4 format is universally supported.However, newer video formats, such as WebM, produce smaller file sizes with almost no quality loss. Therefore, you can free up storage by converting your videos to WebM.
Common questions about converting AVI to MP4
Can I convert AVI to MP4 in bulk?
Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple AVIs to MP4's simultaneously. You can even drag and drop folders containing AVIs to convert to MP4.
Pasting AVI files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Pasting AVI files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Can I convert an AVI file to MP4, if its size is 2 GB?
Yes, with MConverter Pro you can convert big AVIs, up to 2 gigabytes each.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert AVI files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Pro. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert AVI files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Pro. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
Is converting AVIs to MP4 safe with MConverter?
Yes, we encrypt your connection using industry standards. Plus, your AVI files are only accessible by you. 4 hours after the conversion completes, they are automatically deleted from MConverter’s servers. You can also delete your AVIs and other converted files immediately after finishing the conversion by clicking the bin icon.
Join thousands who have trusted us to convert over 11,818,819 files so far.
Join thousands who have trusted us to convert over 11,818,819 files so far.
How long does it take to convert AVI to MP4?
For most videos, the wait could be a few minutes or less. However, MConverter also supports converting larger videos, meaning that it could take a while (up to over an hour, for example).
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