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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

Online vs Desktop AVI Converter

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

Even though an AVI container sounds a bit outdated, but it’s still very popular due to the higher quality of playback as well as viewing on larger screens. If you want to transfer an AVI video file to your mobile phone or tablet for playback, you'd better have it compressed beforehand. Otherwise, you might end up with a very slow rendering speed or playback issues.

Being one of the traditional containers, it’s not surprising at all to find that most players support the playback of an AVI video file. This includes the Windows Media Player, Real Player, VLC, and much more. However, it’s still very dependent on the actual video and audio codec, which could affect its compatibility. If you are looking for a different method of converting your AVI videos, you can perhaps try out the different methods detailed below.

Method 1. Online AVI Converter

Converting your AVI video files online is more straightforward and less tedious. There’s no installation required, but the supported output format can be quite limited even for best online and free AVI converters. The speed of conversion also varies according to your internet connection. Generally, there're 3 options to upload your video files.

1. Browse through Local Folders

This is offered by most online converters. You just simply locate where you have saved your AVI videos on your PC or laptop if you have stored them externally in a hard drive, just plug-in the USB cable and then upload it from there.

2. Copy and paste URLs

Directly copy and paste the video’s URL for conversion. This saves a lot of time if you tend to download your AVI videos from online streaming sites like YouTube, Yahoo, Vimeo, Hulu, etc. Note that this option depends on the online converter; it might not be available for all.

3. Drag-and-Drop Files

Instead of having to browse through your local folders, drag-and-drop your video files. These options also might not available to all online converters.

Method 2. AVI Desktop Converter

If the online converter fails to or doesn’t support the output file type that you’re looking for, you’ll probably need a desktop converter, the Wondershare UniConverter (originally Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate). Don’t let the required software download or installation stop you because you’ll be getting a whole lot more in return for that few minutes wait.

  • 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.
  • 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

Similar to the online AVI converter (in Method 1), you can also upload your video files onto the program either by browsing the local folders, copy and paste the URL, or a quick drag-and-drop. The major difference between both converters is that all three options are made available in the Wondershare UniConverter (originally Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate).

Step 1 Add your desired video files to the program by the simply drag-and-drop way, upload from your local folders, or copy and paste the video’s URL.

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Note: If you wish to perform some editing on your videos before the conversion, click on the editing icons under the video thumbnail.

Step 2 Click the down arrow icon beside the Output Format button on the bottom-left corner to get a drop-down list, where offers a huge variety of supported output formats neatly categorized into Recently, Video, Audio, and Device. You can select either based on the brand or model of your portable devices or specific file type.

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Step 3 Click Convert to start conversion, and you'll find the converted video files within minutes.

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