Convert MOV to AVI
Convert MOV video files to AVI format directly in your browser. AVI is the container that older Windows Media Player, classic Sony Vegas projects, and DVD authoring tools expect — MOV is often rejected by these tools. No upload needed.
Drag 'n' drop files here, or
click to select files
.mov
Drop your files and click Convert to get AVI
//when_to_use
When to Convert MOV to AVI
- Converting iPhone .mov clips to AVI for editing in older Sony Vegas Pro builds on Windows 7
- Preparing MOV recordings for DVD authoring with DVD Flick, which only accepts AVI/MPEG inputs
- Converting QuickTime exports from Final Cut Pro to AVI for archive systems that only index AVI
- Embedding video in old PowerPoint 2010 decks on Windows where MOV playback frequently breaks
- Converting MOV training footage to AVI for playback on industrial Windows kiosks and signage hardware
//comparison
MOV vs AVI
| Property | MOV | AVI |
|---|---|---|
| Container | MOV (QuickTime) | AVI (RIFF, 1992) |
| Video codec | H.264 or ProRes | H.264 (CRF 23) |
| Audio codec | AAC | MP3 192kbps |
| Mac native support | Yes (Final Cut, QuickTime) | VLC only |
| Windows native support | Limited / partial | Full |
| Best for | Apple editing | Legacy Windows software |
//how_it_works
How It Works
Drop your MOV files
Drag and drop or select MOV files. First use loads FFmpeg WASM (~30MB).
FFmpeg decodes the MOV
FFmpeg WASM parses the QuickTime container and decodes the H.264 (or ProRes) video and AAC audio streams.
H.264 + MP3 re-encode
Video is re-encoded with libx264 at CRF 23; audio is encoded to MP3 at 192kbps with LAME. Streams are muxed into the AVI container.
Download your AVI files
Your AVI plays in Windows Media Player, VLC, MPC-HC, and any legacy Windows tool that expects AVI.
// under the hood
MOV is Apple's QuickTime container, usually holding H.264 video with AAC audio (sometimes ProRes for editing masters). AVI is the legacy Microsoft Audio Video Interleave container originally from Video for Windows. Our converter uses FFmpeg WASM to demux the MOV input, decode the video and audio streams, then re-encode video with libx264 at CRF 23 (medium preset) and audio with LAME MP3 at 192kbps before muxing into the AVI container.
//faq
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why convert MOV to AVI?
- MOV is Apple's QuickTime container — it's the native format for Final Cut and iMovie but a foreign body on much of the Windows side. Legacy Windows Media Player builds, older Sony Vegas project formats, DVD authoring tools like DVD Flick, and some industrial playback devices all expect AVI and reject MOV outright.
- What codecs are inside the AVI?
- We use H.264 video at CRF 23 with libx264 and MP3 audio at 192kbps. AVI's AAC support is historically unreliable in older players, so MP3 is the compatible choice. The video stream is functionally the same H.264 your MOV likely already contains, just in a different container.
- Is this just remuxing the H.264 stream?
- Almost — when the MOV's video is already H.264 we keep it close to identical. Audio is re-encoded from AAC to MP3 since AVI doesn't reliably carry AAC. If your MOV uses ProRes or a different codec, the video is also re-encoded to H.264 at CRF 23.
- Will the AVI play on Mac?
- VLC on Mac handles AVI fine, but QuickTime Player and Final Cut Pro will struggle with it — that's why you wouldn't normally make this conversion for Mac use. AVI is a Windows-side compatibility format. If you need a Mac-friendly version, stay with MOV or convert to MP4.
- Are my MOV files uploaded?
- No. FFmpeg WASM runs entirely in your browser tab. Your MOV files never leave your device.
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