M4V to AVI Converter

Convert M4V to AVI online. M4V and AVI are containers, while the video and audio codecs live inside them. Free batch processing with no signup or watermark.

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What changes when you convert M4V to AVI?

M4V and AVI are containers, while the video and audio codecs live inside them. Compatible streams may be copied; otherwise they are re-encoded for the selected AVI settings.

For the widest playback support, check that the selected video and audio codecs are accepted by the device or service that will receive the AVI file.

Add multiple videos and adjust the available video and audio codec settings before processing.

Open the finished AVI file and check fine details, layout and compatibility in the app where you plan to use it.

What is a M4V file?

M4V is Apple’s take on the MP4 video container, used by iTunes for films and TV shows. It is almost identical to MP4, but store-bought M4V files can carry DRM copy protection; renaming to .mp4 often works, otherwise a real conversion is needed.

How to open a M4V file

M4V plays in QuickTime, iTunes/Apple TV and VLC; for wider support convert it to MP4.

What is a AVI file?

AVI is a classic Microsoft video format from the 1990s. It offers broad compatibility and good quality but large, inefficient files, so it is mostly replaced by MP4 today - though it is still common in older archives.

How to open a AVI file

AVI opens in Windows Media Player, VLC and most desktop players; for phones and browsers, converting to MP4 is the reliable choice.

Frequently asked questions

Is it free to convert M4V to AVI?

Yes. There is no sign-up, subscription or watermark on the converted file.

What happens to quality when M4V becomes AVI?

M4V and AVI are containers, while the video and audio codecs live inside them. Compatible streams may be copied; otherwise they are re-encoded for the selected AVI settings.

Which conversion options are available on this page?