Convert MP4 to AVI

File Extension MP4
Full Name MPEG-4 Video File Format

One of the most common video format, the .mp4 files refer to the generic video files based on MPEG-4 files. MPEG-4 files are very common and widely used format on the internet today. This standard was invented by the Moving picture experts group. The file structure of an MP4 file uses two layers of compression.

File Extension AVI
Full Name Audio Video Interleave Movie Format

File with an .AVI extension is a set – a container for multimedia video and audio data, created by Microsoft in the year 1992, on the basis of the RIFF format (Resource Interchange File Format). This format is universal and supported by the most of available multimedia players.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "MP4") to another (referred to as "AVI"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, MP4 file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format MP4 to format AVI becomes essential.

So, how can we perform MP4 to AVI file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format MP4 and transforming it into format AVI. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of MP4 to AVI converters.

Conversion from MP4 to AVI

How to convert the MP4 file to AVI?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of MP4 to AVI. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the MP4 file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file MP4, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the MP4 file to the application
  • Select the output format of the AVI file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file AVI on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted AVI file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.