Convert your MP4 videos to AVI format using our free online tool. AVI is widely supported across Windows systems and various media players, making it a reliable format for compatibility with older software. No Signup Required.
The MP4 format was standardized in 2001 as part of the MPEG-4 standard, while AVI (Audio Video Interleave) was developed by Microsoft in 1992.
AVI is one of the oldest video container formats still in use today. While MP4 is optimized for streaming and offers better compression, AVI has long been a standard on Windows systems.
Despite its age, AVI remains popular due to its broad compatibility with older systems and software, making it valuable for archival purposes and when working with legacy equipment.
Converting MP4 to AVI involves repackaging the video and audio streams from the MPEG-4 container format to Microsoft's AVI container.
Unlike more modern formats, AVI has limitations in supporting advanced features like variable bitrate audio or multiple subtitle tracks.
During conversion, video is typically transcoded using codecs like DivX, Xvid, or Motion JPEG that are well-supported within the AVI container.
AVI files tend to be larger than their MP4 counterparts when using similar quality settings, as modern compression techniques may not be fully supported.
For optimal results, the conversion process carefully balances compatibility requirements with quality preservation.
Pro Tip: Converting from MP4 to AVI is ideal when you need compatibility with older systems, legacy software, or specialized hardware that doesn't support modern formats.
AVI is a widely supported video format across Windows-based systems and various media players. Converting from MP4 to AVI can ensure better compatibility with older systems and software that may not support MP4 files natively.
Our converter aims to maintain high quality during conversion from MP4 to AVI. While some quality reduction can occur during transcoding, we optimize the process to preserve the original video quality as much as possible.
Conversion time depends on the original file size. Most conversions complete within a few minutes.
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The maximum video size limit for conversion is 10MB.