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1. Convert Popular Formats to AVI+
  1. 1.1 WMV to AVI Converter
  2. 1.2 MOV to AVI Converter
  3. 1.3 MOV to AVI Converter for Mac
  4. 1.4 MKV to AVI Converter
  5. 1.5 Free MP4 to AVI Converter
  6. 1.6 WebM to AVI Converter
  7. 1.7 MPG to AVI Converter
  8. 1.8 FLV to AVI Converter
  9. 1.9 Convert ISO to AVI
  10. 1.10 Convert M4V to AVI
  11. 1.11 3GP to AVI Converter
  12. 1.12 RMVB to AVI Converter
  13. 1.13 DivX to AVI Converter
  14. 1.14 WLMP to AVI Converter
  15. 1.15 VRO to AVI Converter
  16. 1.16 Video TS to AVI Converter
  17. 1.17 DV to AVI Conveter
  18. 1.18 MTS to AVI Converter
  19. 1.19 VOB to AVI Converter
  20. 1.20 Convert MP3 to AVI
  21. 1.21 MKV to AVI Conveter
  22. 1.22 GIF to AVI Converter
  23. 1.23 MP4 to AVI Converter with VLC
  24. 1.24 Convert FLV to AVI
2. Convert Other Formats to AVI+
  1. 2.1 ASF to AVI Converter
  2. 2.2 MXF to AVI Converter
  3. 2.3 MOD to AVI Converter
  4. 2.4 Convert MP4 to AVI
  5. 2.5 Convert MP4 to AVI on Mac
  6. 2.5 Convert DVD to AVI
  7. 2.7 Convert WTV to AVI
  8. 2.8 Convert DVR to AVI
  9. 2.9 Convert Torrent to AVI
  10. 2.10 Convert AVCHD to AVI
  11. 2.11 Convert MSWMM to AVI
  12. 2.12 Convert OGV to AVI
  13. 2.13 Convert YouTube video to AVI
  14. 2.14 Convert Windows Movie Maker Video to AVI
  15. 2.15 Convert Windows DVD Maker Video to AVI
  16. 2.16 Burn DVD to AVI with handbrake
  17. 2.17 Export Windows Live Movie Maker in AVI
  18. 2.18 Free M2TS to AVI Converter
  19. 2.19 Convert JPG to AVI
  20. 2.20 Convert PPT to AVI
3. Convert AVI to Popular Formats+
  1. 3.1 AVI to MOV Converter
  2. 3.2 AVI to MOV Online Converter
  3. 3.3 AVI to MKV Converter
  4. 3.4 AVI to 3GP Online Converter
  5. 3.5 AVI to M4V Converter
  6. 3.6 AVI to FLV Converter
  7. 3.7 AVI to WMV Converter
  8. 3.8 Free AVI to MPEG Converter
  9. 3.9 AVI to SWF Converter
  10. 3.10 AVI to DVD Converter
  11. 3.11 AVI to DivX Converter
  12. 3.12 AVI to ISO Converter
  13. 3.13 AVI to TS Converter
  14. 3.14 AVI to VOB Converter
  15. 3.15 Convert AVI to MP4
  16. 3.16 Convert AVI to MP3
  17. 3.17 AVI to MPEG Converter for Mac
  18. 3.18 AVI to MPEG Converter
  19. 3.19 Convert AVI to MP4 with VLC
  20. 3.20 Convert AVI to WAV
4. Convert AVI to Other Formats+
  1. 4.1 Convert AVI to iTunes
  2. 4.2 Convert AVI to WebM
  3. 4.3 Convert AVI to 3GP
  4. 4.4 Convert AVI to iMovie
  5. 4.5 Import AVI to iMovie
  6. 4.6 Convert AVI to Xvid
  7. 4.7 Convert AVI to Chromecast
  8. 4.8 Convert AVI to MPEG2
  9. 4.9 Convert AVI to MPEG4
  10. 4.10 Convert AVI to iPod
  11. 4.11 Convert AVI to GIF
  12. 4.12 Convert AVI to iPhone
  13. 4.13 Convert AVI to FCP Mac
  14. 4.14 Convert AVI to YouTube
  15. 4.15 Burn AVI to DVD
5. Convert AVI Online +
  1. 5.1 Online AVI Converter
  2. 5.2 Online Video Converter to AVI
  3. 5.3 Free WMV to AVI Online Converter
  4. 5.4 Free VOB to AVI Online Converter
  5. 5.5 MP4 to AVI Converter Online
  6. 5.6 FLV to AVI Converter Online
  7. 5.7 Convert AVI to MP4 Online
  8. 5.8 Convert AVI to MPEG Online
  9. 5.9 Convert MKV to AVI Online
6. Play AVI+
  1. 6.1 Top AVI Player
  2. 6.2 Play AVI on Mac
  3. 6.3 Play AVI on iPad
  4. 6.4 Play AVI on iPhone
  5. 6.5 Play AVI on Xbox one
  6. 6.6 Play AVI on Xbox360
  7. 6.7 Play AVI with VLC Player
  8. 6.8 Play AVI in QuickTime
  9. 6.9 Play AVI in Windows Media Player
  10. 6.10 Play AVI in Samsung galaxy s6
  11. 6.11 Play AVI on Apple TV
  12. 6.12 Play AVI on TV
7. AVI Tips & Tricks+
  1. 7.1 MOVAVI Alternative for Windows
  2. 7.2 MOVAVI Alternative
  3. 7.3 Free AVI Converter on Mac
  4. 7.4 AVI Converter for Windows 10
  5. 7.5 Free AVI Converters on Mac
  6. 7.6 AVI Converters
  7. 7.7 Free AVI Player for windows
  8. 7.8 AVI Player for Mac
  9. 7.9 AVI Cutter
  10. 7.10 Make AVI Smaller
  11. 7.11 Reduce AVI File Size
  12. 7.12 Compress AVI
  13. 7.13 Add Metadata to AVI
  14. 7.14 3D AVI Creator
  15. 7.15 Repair AVI File
  16. 7.16 What Is an AVI File

The Fastest Way to Import AVI to iMovie

by Christine Smith • 2023-06-02 10:48:04 • Proven solutions

A lot of people love to watch their favorite movies, TV series, or clips while they are on the move. For an iOS device user, this feeling of joy could be a little hard to achieve owing to the compatibility issues that iOS devices have with most AVI file formats. It is known for a fact that iOS devices only support AVI file formats like MP4, M4V, and MOV. So what does one need to do to get one's favorite clips working on their iPhone or iPad? One viable and effective solution of all times is to convert their video clips to suitable formats.

How to Import AVI to iMovie on Mac

Here, we will talk about one of the easiest ways to import AVI to iMovie on Mac, through a software known as Wondershare UniConverter (originally Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate). It is one of the productive applications present in the market that provide optimum conversion of videos to various file formats such as the most common of all, MP4, WMV, DIVX, etc.

  • Convert video to over 1000 formats, including MP4, AVI, WMV, FLV, MKV, MOV and more
  • Convert to optimized preset for almost all of the devices.
  • 90X faster conversion speed than any conventional converters.
  • Edit, enhance & personalize your video files
  • Burn and customize your DVD with free DVD menu templates
  • Download or record videos from 10,000+ video sharing sites
  • Versatile toolbox combines fix video metadata, GIF maker, VR converter and screen recorder
  • Supported OS: Windows 10/8/7/XP/Vista, macOS 11 Big Sur, 10.15 (Catalina), 10.14, 10.13, 10.12, 10.11, 10.10, 10.9, 10.8, 10.7

The following is the guide for converting AVI to a suitable iOS compatible format using Wondershare UniConverter (originally Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate).

Step 1 After downloading and installing Wondershare UniConverter (originally Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate), launch the application from your desktop and wait for any due updates to be installed to make sure the software runs efficiently without any bugs and lags.

Step 2 After the application is successfully initiated, click the add files icon in Wondershare UniConverter button present in the middle of the application window and browse for your desired movie or video clip and select it. The application will now read the file and display it in its video thumbnail.

How to import AVI to iMovie

Step 3 Go to the Target section and click the choose icon icon to expand the output format list, then select the desired output format you wish your video file to be converted to.

How to import AVI to iMovie

Select MOV or iPad depending upon the iOS device you are in hold of. If you using an iPhone, you must go for MOV file format and if using an iPad, then go for iPad file format. In this demonstrative case, we will be selecting the iPad preset under Device tab.

How to import AVI to iMovie

Step 4 Once you have selected the suitable file format, hit Convert at the lower right corner, and patiently wait for the video to be converted.

Note: If users are using the trial version of Wondershare UniConverter (originally Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate), only 1/3rd of the length of the video will be converted. Full-length conversions are only available in the paid version.

When the conversion completes, you will be notified shortly as soon as your video file gets converted. You can either wirelessly transfer the converted file to your device or use the default USB cable available with your device. Now just enjoy your video clip on your handset.

Why AVI Cannot be Imported to iMovie (Optional)

iMovie only supports a limited number of file codecs such as MP4 and MOV. Too many, AVI is considered as a solo file format but in reality, it is just a file container and what actually matters is what type of video and/or audio codec was used to create it.

Generally, an AVI file would only play properly in the iMovie when both the video and audio format of the file is supported and read by the iMovie itself. If the video format of the AVI file is compatible with iMovie and the audio is not, then the AVI file is due to not being properly read by the application and even fails to play it even if the file is read.

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