Can Windows Media Player play AVI files?

Yes. AVI is one of the oldest and most well-supported formats on Windows. Windows Media Player handles AVI natively without any additional codecs in most cases.

Is AVI better than MOV for Windows?

For Windows compatibility, AVI is more reliable since it is a Microsoft-developed format. MOV may require QuickTime or third-party codecs on older Windows systems.

Will the conversion preserve my MOV file's resolution?

Yes. The conversion maintains your original resolution, frame rate, and aspect ratio. Only the container format changes from MOV to AVI.

Can I convert ProRes MOV files to AVI?

Yes. Our converter can handle ProRes-encoded MOV files and repackage them into the AVI container while maintaining the highest possible quality.

How large will the AVI file be compared to MOV?

AVI files are typically similar in size to MOV files. Any size difference comes from container overhead rather than changes in video quality.

MOV to AVI Converter

If you are working in a Windows-centric environment that relies on AVI, converting your QuickTime MOV files bridges the gap between Apple and Windows ecosystems. AVI is recognized by virtually every Windows application, from classic Windows Media Player to professional editing suites that prefer Microsoft-native formats.

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Convert AVI to MOV instead

Converting MOV to AVI transfers the encoded video and audio streams into a different container. Since no re-encoding of the actual media data occurs, quality remains identical to the source file.

How to Convert MOV to AVI

1
Upload your MOV file from your Mac, iPhone, or any device.
2
Pick AVI as the output format.
3
Click Convert and save the AVI file to your computer.

MOV vs AVI — Format Comparison

Feature	MOV	AVI
Full Name	Apple QuickTime Movie	Audio Video Interleave
Type	Video	Video
Codec	H.264 / ProRes / HEVC	DivX / Xvid / H.264 / Uncompressed
Lossless	No	No
Extension	.mov	.avi
Best For	iPhone and iPad video recording	Legacy video archives

MOV Strengths

Native support on Apple devices and macOS
Supports high-quality ProRes codec
Excellent for video editing workflows

AVI Strengths

Wide compatibility with legacy systems
Simple file structure
Can contain uncompressed video for editing

Frequently Asked Questions

When to Convert MOV to AVI

Opening Apple QuickTime recordings on Windows workstations
Importing Mac-created footage into Windows-based video editors
Ensuring video playback on legacy Windows systems without QuickTime
Standardizing video assets to AVI for Windows-based media workflows

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MOVMP4 MOVMKV MOVWebM MOVMP3 MP4AVI MKVAVI WebMAVI

About Our MOV to AVI Converter

This converter uses FFmpeg compiled to WebAssembly (WASM) to transform your MOV files into AVI format entirely inside your web browser. When you select a file for conversion, the processing happens locally on your device. Your file is never uploaded to any server, never transmitted over the internet, and never stored anywhere outside your own computer. This privacy-first architecture makes our tool safe for confidential and sensitive content — including legal recordings, medical files, financial presentations, personal media, and any other material you would not want on a third-party server.

The conversion process works by decoding the MOV input using FFmpeg's highly optimized decoders, then encoding the output in AVI format with carefully tuned settings that balance quality and file size. When possible, the tool uses stream copy mode to remux (rewrap) compatible streams without re-encoding, which preserves the original quality with zero generational loss. When re-encoding is necessary due to codec differences between the two formats, the converter uses high-quality encoding settings to minimize any visible or audible quality reduction.

Supported input formats include MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, and WebM for video, with automatic detection of the codecs and parameters inside your source file. The output is optimized for maximum compatibility with modern devices and platforms including Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, smart TVs, and all major web browsers.

Why browser-based conversion is safer: traditional online converters require you to upload your file to a remote server, where it is processed by third-party infrastructure and then made available for download. This workflow exposes your data to interception during upload, unauthorized access on the server, unclear data retention policies, and potential data breaches. Professionals in regulated industries such as healthcare (HIPAA), legal (attorney-client privilege), and finance (SOX, GDPR) often cannot use server-based converters without violating compliance requirements. Our WebAssembly-powered approach eliminates all of these risks by ensuring your data never leaves the browser sandbox on your own device.

The tool handles files up to 500 MB on desktop browsers and 200 MB on mobile devices. No account registration, no software installation, and no recurring subscription is required. Conversion typically completes in seconds for small files and a few minutes for larger ones, depending on your device's processing capabilities. Once the conversion is finished, you can download the result immediately and the source data is discarded from browser memory.