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Convert AVI to MP4 Free — Online AVI Converter

Convert AVI to MP4 online for free. Transform legacy AVI videos to modern MP4 format. No software install needed.

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AVI (Audio Video Interleave) is a legacy format from 1992 that you still encounter in old camcorder recordings, CCTV footage, legacy archives, and downloads from older sources. While AVI served well for decades, it produces large files and has poor compatibility with modern devices and platforms.

MiOffice converts AVI to MP4 directly in your browser. No installation, no upload, no signup. FFmpeg WebAssembly handles the conversion locally on your device.

How to Convert AVI to MP4

  1. 1

    Open the AVI to MP4 Converter

    Go to the AVI to MP4 converter.

  2. 2

    Select Your AVI Files

    Drag and drop your AVI file(s). Choose quality level (High, Medium, Low).

  3. 3

    Download MP4

    Click convert. Your modern, compact MP4 files are ready to use anywhere.

AVI vs MP4: Size and Compatibility

MetricAVIMP4 (H.264)
1 min 1080p (typical)200-500 MB30-60 MB
Phone playbackNot supportedNative
Social media uploadRejectedAccepted everywhere
Streaming supportNoYes
Year created19922001

Common AVI Sources

  • --Old camcorders: MiniDV and early digital camcorders exported AVI by default.
  • --CCTV footage: Many security systems still record in AVI format.
  • --Legacy downloads: Older media archives and file-sharing networks used AVI extensively.
  • --Screen capture software: Some older screen recorders default to AVI output.

Privacy

CCTV footage and personal camcorder recordings contain sensitive content. MiOffice processes everything locally in your browser -- no server upload, no data collection. Your files never leave your device.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are AVI files so large?
AVI was designed in 1992 when storage was cheap and bandwidth was not a concern. Many AVI files use minimal or no compression, resulting in files 5-10x larger than equivalent MP4. Converting to MP4 with H.264 dramatically reduces file size.
Can I convert old AVI files from my camcorder?
Yes. MiOffice supports AVI files with various codecs including DivX, Xvid, MJPEG, and uncompressed video. FFmpeg handles virtually all AVI variants.
Will I lose quality converting AVI to MP4?
If the AVI uses an uncompressed or lossless codec, converting to MP4 (H.264) introduces some compression. At High quality settings, the difference is negligible. If the AVI already uses a lossy codec, conversion at high quality produces equivalent output.
Can I batch convert AVI files?
Yes. Select up to 10 AVI files at once for batch conversion to MP4.

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Jay Padimala

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Jay Padimala is CEO and Founder of MiOffice, a product of JSVV SOLS LLC.

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