MP4
MP4 is one of the most compatible video file formats. You can upload MP4 files to YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, and other social media sites. You can also play MP4 files with Windows Media Player, VLC, QuickTime, iPhone, iPad, Android, and almost all media players.
MP4 files are popular because they can be viewed almost anywhere, and even with high-quality video, the file sizes remain relatively small, making them easy to share. MP4 is short for 'MPEG4', and is a format that normally contains video and audio, but can also be used to store images and subtitles.
AVI
AVI is the most compatible video format for Windows devices. You can upload it to Facebook and YouTube, but not to other mobile-based social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok.
AVI files tend to be larger in size (because they use less compression than video formats like MP4). The most compatible media player for AVI videos is VLC. AVI is not compatible with QuickTime (the default player on Apple devices). AVI stands for Audio Video Interleave. AVI files can contain audio and video content, as well as codecs for DVD and XVid.
How to Convert MP4 to AVI:
1Upload MP4
Upload the MP4 file you wish to convert. Just drag & drop it onto the page, or click the blue button to choose from a folder on your device (you can also add files from Dropbox, or even straight from a YouTube URL). The converter will auto-detect the file type.
2Convert your video
Choose AVI as your output format, by selecting from the dropdown list of file types (eg. MP4, GIF). Then just press ‘Convert File’. It’s that easy!
3Download (& Edit) your video
Hit the ‘Download File’ button to save your newly converted file. You can also click the ‘Edit’ button to add text, auto-subtitles, progress bars and more to your video. It’s super-easy, with VEED!
‘Convert MP4 to AVI’ Tutorial
FAQ
More than an MP4 to AVI converter
VEED can do so much more than just convert your MP4 files to AVI and other video formats. Apart from being a video converter, VEED is an easy-to-use and powerful video editing software that is browser-based. This means you don’t have to worry about downloading and installing an app on your device. You will have access to a wide range of video editing tools and you don’t need any experience to make your videos look professional. Try our video editor today and start creating stunning videos straight from your browser!