MOV to AVI Converter
Convert MOV to AVI online at Convertig.com. Fast, free, and secure video converter—no software needed. Upload your file and get AVI output instantly.
100 MB maximum file size and upto 5 files.
300+ formats supported
We support more than 25600 different conversions between more than 300 different file formats. More than any other converter.
Fast and easy
Just drop your files on the page, choose an output format and click "Convert" button. Wait a little for the process to complete.
How to use MOV to AVI Converter?
- Click the “Choose Files” button to select your files (up to 20 files at a time)
- Click on the “Convert” button to start the conversion
- When the status change to Done” click the “Download” button
MOV to AVI Converter FAQs
The main reason is for backward compatibility with older, often Windows-based, devices. Some older smart TVs, DVD players with USB ports, or legacy editing software may not support Apple's MOV container. Converting to the more traditional AVI format can make your video playable on these specific devices.
There will likely be a slight loss of quality. Modern iPhones often record video using a highly efficient codec called HEVC (H.265), which the older AVI container does not support. The video must be re-encoded into a more compatible format, and this "lossy" process can cause a minor reduction in visual detail.
Advanced features from your MOV file are typically lost during the conversion. The simpler AVI container format does not support modern capabilities like chapter markers, multiple video angles, or some types of metadata. The converter will only transfer the primary video and audio streams.
Yes, this can happen. Modern video codecs used in MOV files, like HEVC, are extremely efficient at keeping file sizes small. When the video is re-encoded into an older, less efficient codec for AVI compatibility, the converter may need to create a larger file to maintain a similar level of visual quality.
No, MP4 is usually a much better choice. The MP4 format is a modern, universal standard that plays perfectly on both Windows and Mac, as well as on all smartphones and web browsers. It offers better quality and smaller file sizes than AVI, making it the ideal format for cross-platform sharing.