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AVI to MOV Converter

Convert AVI files to MOV without installing software or uploading anything. If your AVI contains MPEG-4 Part 2 (DivX/Xvid) video, Smart mode copies it into the MOV in seconds; other codecs are re-encoded to H.264.

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Your files are processed on this device and are never uploaded to a server.

What happens when you convert AVI to MOV

Inside a typical AVIMPEG-4 Part 2 (DivX/Xvid) or Motion JPEG video with MP3 or AC-3 audio
Copy without re-encodingSometimes: it depends on the codec inside your file, and Smart mode checks this automatically
When re-encodedH.264 video with AAC audio
Opens inApple devices, QuickTime and video editors; Windows plays it in most cases

Sizes are typical values; your files will vary with content and settings.

AVI

AVI Audio Video Interleave

AVI is Microsoft's 1992 video container. It is still found in old camera footage, DVD rips and legacy Windows software.

AVI converter
MOV

MOV QuickTime Movie

MOV is Apple's QuickTime container and the format iPhones and many cameras record to. It often holds HEVC or ProRes video, which keeps quality high but files large.

MOV converter

How to use the AVI to MOV Converter

  1. 1

    Choose a AVI file or drop it onto the page.

  2. 2

    Review the video options. The defaults suit most files.

  3. 3

    Click Convert and download your MOV when processing finishes.

Why convert AVI to MOV?

AVI files come from older cameras, Windows video software and archives from the 2000s. Files are large, streaming support is poor and browsers cannot play it. Choose MOV to edit in iMovie or Final Cut, or to keep an Apple-based workflow consistent.

Frequently asked questions

Will the MOV lose quality?

Both formats are lossy, so converting re-encodes the data once more. Using a high quality setting keeps the generational loss very small. Avoid converting the same file back and forth repeatedly.

Does converting AVI to MOV re-encode the video?

Sometimes: it depends on the codec inside your file, and Smart mode checks this automatically. A typical AVI contains MPEG-4 Part 2 (DivX/Xvid) or Motion JPEG video with MP3 or AC-3 audio. Otherwise the result is H.264 with AAC audio.

Questions about privacy, file-size limits or conversion speed are answered in the general FAQ.