AVI to MP4 Converter

Convert AVI videos to MP4 format instantly—completely free. Transform legacy AVI files into modern, universally compatible MP4 videos that work on all devices, platforms, and web browsers. Reduce file size while maintaining excellent video quality.

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Supported formats: AVI video files

Maximum file size: 500MB

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AVI to MP4 Converter Features

Convert AVI videos to MP4 format quickly and easily. Transform legacy AVI files into modern, universally compatible MP4 videos. Reduce file size dramatically while maintaining excellent quality.

Convert AVI videos to MP4 format quickly and easily with our free online converter. No software installation required—simply upload your AVI file, select your desired quality, and download the converted MP4 video.

The conversion process transforms legacy AVI containers into modern MP4 files using H.264 video compression. Whether it's old home videos, camera recordings, or archived content, we ensure smooth conversion with excellent quality.

Our tool handles AVI files up to 500MB, accommodating everything from short clips to full-length videos. Processing typically takes just minutes depending on file size, video length, and selected quality.

The converted MP4 file is ready for immediate use—play on any device, share via social media, upload to YouTube, or use in video editing applications that require MP4 format.

Best for:

  • Old home videos
  • Camera recordings
  • Legacy AVI files
  • Archive conversion

💡 Tip

MP4 format offers universal compatibility and smaller file sizes compared to AVI, making it ideal for modern devices.

MP4 is the most universally compatible video format, working on virtually all devices, platforms, and media players. Convert AVI to MP4 to ensure your videos play everywhere without compatibility issues.

AVI is an older Windows format that often has playback issues on smartphones, tablets, web browsers, smart TVs, and modern media players. MP4 videos play seamlessly across all platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, and web.

By converting to MP4, you eliminate "format not supported" errors and ensure your videos work with any player, device, or platform. MP4 is the industry standard for digital video.

MP4 is also the required format for YouTube, social media platforms, streaming services, and most professional video workflows, ensuring maximum reach and usability across all scenarios.

Best for:

  • Cross-platform sharing
  • Mobile devices
  • Web video
  • Universal playback

💡 Tip

Convert AVI to MP4 when sharing videos to ensure everyone can play them regardless of their device or platform.

AVI files are typically very large because they use minimal compression or uncompressed video. Converting to MP4 can reduce file size by 50-90% while maintaining excellent visual quality.

MP4 uses modern H.264 compression which is far more efficient than the codecs typically used in AVI files. A 1GB AVI file might become a 100-300MB MP4 at high quality—dramatically smaller without noticeable quality loss.

Smaller MP4 files are easier to store, faster to upload and download, use less bandwidth when streaming, and take up less space on your devices and cloud storage.

The file size reduction is especially beneficial for sharing videos via email, uploading to social media, storing on mobile devices, or managing large video libraries where storage space is limited.

Best for:

  • Storage optimization
  • Cloud storage
  • Email sharing
  • Mobile devices

💡 Tip

A typical AVI video can be reduced by 70-80% in file size when converted to MP4 at high quality settings.

AVI files don't work well for web video—browsers have limited or no support, and file sizes are too large for streaming. MP4 is specifically designed for web playback and streaming.

All modern web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) have native support for MP4 video playback using HTML5 video tags. AVI requires plugins or downloads, making it impractical for websites.

MP4's efficient compression and progressive download capability make it ideal for online video. Viewers can start watching while the file downloads, whereas AVI must fully download first.

YouTube, Vimeo, social media platforms, and video hosting services all require or strongly prefer MP4 format. Converting AVI to MP4 ensures your videos upload successfully and stream smoothly online.

Best for:

  • Website videos
  • Streaming
  • YouTube uploads
  • Social media

💡 Tip

Always convert AVI to MP4 before uploading videos to websites, YouTube, or social media platforms.

Modern smartphones and tablets have little to no support for AVI files. MP4 is the native video format for iOS and Android devices, ensuring perfect playback on all mobile devices.

AVI videos won't play on iPhones, iPads, most Android phones, or tablets without installing third-party apps. MP4 videos play natively using the built-in video player on all mobile devices.

Converting to MP4 also reduces file size dramatically, making videos practical to store on mobile devices with limited storage. MP4's efficient compression preserves quality while minimizing storage usage.

Share videos with mobile users confidently by converting AVI to MP4 first. This ensures recipients can watch your videos immediately without downloading additional apps or converters.

Best for:

  • iPhone playback
  • Android devices
  • Tablets
  • Mobile sharing

💡 Tip

AVI files cannot play on iPhones or most Android phones. Always convert to MP4 for mobile compatibility.

YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and all social media platforms require MP4 format for video uploads. AVI files are either rejected or automatically re-encoded, often with quality loss.

By converting AVI to MP4 yourself, you control the quality and compression settings, ensuring your video looks its best. Platform re-encoding can introduce artifacts and reduce quality.

MP4 files upload faster to social media due to smaller file sizes. Large AVI files can time out during upload or exceed platform file size limits, while MP4 files upload smoothly.

MP4 is optimized for streaming on social media, providing smooth playback for viewers with varying internet speeds. The efficient compression ensures videos load quickly and play without buffering.

Best for:

  • YouTube uploads
  • Facebook videos
  • Instagram
  • TikTok content

💡 Tip

Convert to MP4 before uploading to social media to control quality and avoid platform re-encoding issues.

While some video editors support AVI, MP4 is more universally compatible with modern editing software. Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and iMovie all prefer MP4.

AVI files can cause compatibility issues, slow performance, and codec errors in video editing software, especially on Mac. MP4 files import smoothly and edit efficiently across all platforms.

MP4's smaller file size also improves editing performance—timeline scrubbing is faster, renders are quicker, and projects take up less storage space when working with MP4 source files.

Converting AVI to MP4 before importing into your video editor ensures compatibility, prevents codec issues, and provides a smoother, more efficient editing workflow.

Best for:

  • Video editing
  • Post-production
  • Content creation
  • Professional workflows

💡 Tip

Convert AVI to MP4 before importing into video editing software for better performance and compatibility.

AVI was the standard video format in the 1990s and early 2000s. If you have old home videos, camera recordings, or archived content in AVI format, converting to MP4 modernizes them.

MP4 conversion makes old videos playable on modern devices—smartphones, smart TVs, streaming devices, and current computers. This preserves your memories in a format that will remain accessible.

The massive file size reduction of MP4 conversion makes it practical to store entire video archives in cloud storage like Google Drive, Dropbox, or iCloud without consuming excessive space.

Converting legacy AVI files to MP4 also makes them easier to share with family and friends who no longer have computers or software capable of playing old AVI files.

Best for:

  • Home videos
  • Digital archives
  • Legacy content
  • Memory preservation

💡 Tip

Digitize and convert old AVI videos to MP4 to preserve memories in a modern, accessible format.

Our AVI to MP4 converter uses advanced H.264 encoding to preserve maximum video quality during conversion. We maintain original resolution, frame rate, and aspect ratio.

Choose from three quality levels: Standard (720p), High (1080p), or Highest (4K Ready) to balance quality and file size for your specific needs. Each option uses optimized compression settings.

While converting from AVI to MP4 involves re-encoding, our high-bitrate settings ensure minimal quality degradation. The result is nearly indistinguishable from the original to the human eye.

For videos already in lower quality, the conversion maintains that quality without further degradation. For high-quality AVI files, our Highest setting preserves fine details and sharpness.

Best for:

  • High-quality videos
  • Professional content
  • 4K footage
  • Archive preservation

💡 Tip

Use the Highest quality setting when converting important videos or high-resolution AVI files to preserve maximum detail.

Your AVI video files are encrypted during upload and conversion using industry-standard SSL/TLS encryption. All files are processed securely on our servers with no unauthorized access.

We automatically delete all uploaded AVI files and converted MP4 files from our servers immediately after download or within 24 hours maximum. Your videos are never stored long-term or used for any other purpose.

No registration, account creation, or personal information required. Simply upload, convert, and download. We don't track your conversions or store any data about the files you process.

The conversion process is completely private—your videos are not shared, viewed by staff, analyzed for content, or used for any purpose other than your requested format conversion.

Best for:

  • Personal videos
  • Private content
  • Confidential footage
  • Family videos

💡 Tip

Download your converted MP4 files promptly as they are automatically deleted from our servers for your privacy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about converting AVI to MP4 and video format conversion

Upload your AVI video file to our converter, select your desired MP4 quality (standard, high, or highest), and click "Convert AVI to MP4". The tool will process your video and convert it to MP4 format. Once complete, you can preview and download your MP4 file. The entire process is completely free with no registration required, and works for files up to 500MB.
MP4 is universally compatible across all modern devices, platforms, and web browsers, while AVI is an outdated format with limited support. MP4 files are 50-90% smaller than AVI while maintaining excellent quality. MP4 works on smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, and is required for YouTube and social media. AVI files often won't play on mobile devices or in web browsers, making MP4 the better choice for modern video needs.
MP4 files are typically 50-90% smaller than equivalent AVI files due to more efficient H.264 compression. For example, a 1GB AVI file might become a 100-300MB MP4 at high quality. The exact reduction depends on the original AVI codec and your selected MP4 quality settings. Despite the massive size reduction, MP4 maintains excellent visual quality that's nearly indistinguishable from the original.
AVI is an older Windows video container from the 1990s that uses minimal compression, resulting in large file sizes and limited device compatibility. MP4 is a modern container using efficient H.264 compression, providing universal compatibility across all devices and platforms. MP4 files are dramatically smaller, work on smartphones and web browsers, and are supported by all social media platforms. For almost all modern uses, MP4 is superior to AVI.
Upload your AVI file and select "Highest Quality" as your output setting. Our converter uses high-bitrate H.264 encoding to preserve maximum video quality during conversion. While re-encoding does introduce minor quality loss, it's imperceptible to most viewers when using high-quality settings. The result maintains original resolution, frame rate, and visual detail while gaining universal compatibility and much smaller file size.
Conversion time depends on your video file size and length. Small videos (under 100MB or 2 minutes) typically process in 1-2 minutes. Medium videos (100-300MB or 5-10 minutes) take 3-5 minutes. Large videos (300MB-500MB or 20+ minutes) can take 5-10 minutes. The tool provides real-time progress tracking with time estimates and processing stage updates during conversion.
No, AVI files generally do not play on iPhones, iPads, or most Android devices. These mobile platforms use MP4 as their native video format. AVI files require third-party apps to play on mobile, which most users don't have installed. Converting AVI to MP4 ensures your videos play natively on all smartphones and tablets using the built-in video player.
Upload your AVI file and convert to MP4 format. YouTube requires MP4 (or a few other specific formats) and will reject or re-encode AVI uploads. By converting AVI to MP4 yourself, you control the quality settings and ensure your video looks its best. Select "High" or "Highest" quality for YouTube uploads to maintain excellent visual quality while keeping file sizes reasonable for upload.
Upload your old AVI home video and select MP4 as output. This modernizes legacy video files, making them playable on current devices—smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, and modern computers. The conversion dramatically reduces file size (often by 70-80%), making it practical to store entire video archives in cloud storage. MP4 format ensures your memories remain accessible on future devices and platforms.
Upload your AVI file and convert to MP4 format. All social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter) require MP4 for video uploads. AVI files will be rejected or automatically re-encoded by the platform, often with quality loss. Converting to MP4 first gives you control over quality settings and ensures faster uploads due to smaller file sizes. Select "High" quality for social media.
Our tool supports AVI files up to 500MB. For larger files, consider splitting them into smaller segments first or compressing the original AVI before conversion. Most AVI files benefit dramatically from MP4 conversion—a large AVI will become much smaller as MP4, making it easier to store and share. The file size reduction alone often makes conversion worthwhile for managing video libraries.
Upload your AVI file and convert to MP4. Modern video editing software (Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, iMovie) works better with MP4 than AVI. MP4 files import smoothly, edit efficiently, and cause fewer codec issues. The smaller file size also improves editing performance—faster timeline scrubbing, quicker renders, and less storage usage. Convert AVI to MP4 before importing into your editor for the best workflow.
There is minimal quality loss when using high-quality settings. While re-encoding always introduces some quality degradation, MP4's efficient H.264 compression at high bitrates produces results nearly indistinguishable from the original AVI. The trade-off is more than worthwhile—you gain universal compatibility, 50-90% smaller file sizes, and the ability to play videos on any modern device while maintaining excellent visual quality.
Our web-based converter works perfectly on Mac computers. Open Safari, Chrome, or Firefox, upload your AVI file, select MP4 quality, and convert. This is much simpler than using QuickTime or command-line tools. The converted MP4 downloads directly to your Mac and plays natively in QuickTime Player, iMovie, and all Mac video applications. No software installation required.
Our web-based converter works on all Windows versions. Simply open your web browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox), navigate to our site, upload your AVI file, select quality, and convert. The MP4 downloads directly to your Windows computer. This approach is simpler than installing desktop software like VLC or HandBrake, and works instantly without configuration or learning complicated interfaces.
For most videos, use "High" quality (1080p) which provides excellent visual quality at reasonable file sizes. Use "Standard" (720p) if file size is critical or for web-only videos. Use "Highest" (4K Ready) for important videos, high-resolution content, or archival purposes. The Highest setting preserves maximum detail but results in larger files. For YouTube and social media, High quality is recommended.
Our tool currently processes one file at a time for quality and security. To convert multiple files, process them sequentially—upload one AVI, convert to MP4, download, then repeat with the next file. Each conversion is relatively quick (typically 1-5 minutes per file), and you can queue up your conversions. The one-at-a-time approach ensures maximum quality and allows you to verify each result before downloading.
Web browsers have minimal or no support for AVI files. Browsers are designed to play MP4 videos using HTML5 video tags. AVI requires plugins (like QuickTime or Windows Media Player) that modern browsers no longer support. Convert your AVI to MP4 to enable native browser playback. MP4 videos play smoothly in all modern browsers without requiring any plugins or extensions.
Upload your AVI file, convert to MP4, and download. WhatsApp requires MP4 format for video messages and sharing. AVI files cannot be sent through WhatsApp or will fail to play for recipients. MP4 conversion also reduces file size dramatically, making videos practical to share via WhatsApp's file size limits. The converted MP4 works perfectly on both iPhone and Android WhatsApp.
Yes! Many older camcorders recorded in AVI format. Upload your camcorder AVI file and convert to MP4 to make recordings playable on modern devices. This is perfect for preserving old vacation videos, family events, and memories recorded on legacy camcorders. MP4 conversion modernizes the format, reduces file size dramatically, and makes videos shareable with family and friends who no longer have devices that play AVI.
Upload your AVI file and convert to MP4. Most smart TVs (Samsung, LG, Sony, etc.) have limited or no support for AVI files. MP4 plays natively on virtually all smart TV platforms. After conversion, transfer the MP4 to a USB drive or stream it from your network—the TV will play it perfectly. AVI files often show "format not supported" errors on smart TVs.
Yes! Our converter preserves audio quality during conversion. The audio track is typically converted to AAC format (standard for MP4), maintaining clarity and fidelity from the original AVI. In many cases, the audio quality is identical to the original. The conversion focuses primarily on video compression—audio remains high quality throughout the process.
Upload your AVI file and convert to MP4. The dramatic file size reduction (typically 50-90% smaller) makes MP4 perfect for cloud storage like Google Drive, Dropbox, iCloud, or OneDrive. You can store many more videos in the same space, and MP4 files stream better from cloud services. Large AVI collections can be condensed significantly by converting to MP4, saving storage costs and upload time.
The original video resolution is maintained during conversion. If your AVI is 1920×1080 (1080p), the MP4 will also be 1920×1080. Our converter preserves the original resolution, frame rate, and aspect ratio. The file size reduction comes from more efficient compression algorithms (H.264), not from reducing resolution. You get the same visual dimensions in a much smaller, more compatible file format.
Yes! Your video files are encrypted during upload and processing using SSL/TLS protocols. We automatically delete all uploaded AVI files and converted MP4 files from our servers immediately after download or within 24 hours maximum. No registration required, and we don't store or share your videos. The conversion is completely private—your files are never accessed for any purpose other than your requested conversion.