MOV to AVI Converter

Convert MOV to AVI online. MOV 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 MOV to AVI?

MOV 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 MOV file?

MOV is Apple’s QuickTime video format, the default for footage recorded on iPhone and Mac. It offers excellent quality but larger files, and plays best in the Apple ecosystem - converting to MP4 makes it universal.

How to open a MOV file

MOV opens natively in QuickTime on Mac and iOS. On Windows or Android, use VLC or convert it to MP4 for full compatibility.

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 MOV to AVI?

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

What happens to quality when MOV becomes AVI?

MOV 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?