Simply in a few words, I have come across this problem when playing my AVI videos, there is a moment when I play so well but instantly when I switch to another playback tool, I face a backlash of the AVI video failing to play. Please, can someone clearly give me a reason for this and a remedy for the same?
The reason is also clear that there are certain playback utilities that selectively play only certain videos encoded on a certain codec and fail to play those that fall outside that bracket. The only solution to call it quits for this kind of issue is to convert the AVI video to MP4 format which is the universal video format.
This article shows you how to convert AVI to MP4 using 5 different utilities.
Convert AVI to MP4 using Online UniConverter
Online UniConverter has maintained its top spot has been the most preferred online video converter for a while now because it is absolutely free to use, convert any video at a faster speed, and does so losslessly. There is no more additional installation of any third-party software or any plugin installation. Online UniConverter works well with your web browser if not all internet browsers.
The following is how you can convert AVI to MP4 using Online UniConverter:
Step1. First, follow Online UniConverter link above and access its official webpage using the browser you love the most.
Step2. Once you access the Online UniConverter primary window, you will be able to see an “Import” button. Click on this “Import” button and a search window will automatically open for you to select and upload the target AVI file.
Step3. Upon completing the upload process, you are ready to select the output format. Click on the drop-down icon on the right of “Convert to” option. All the list of the output format will be displayed for you to choose MP4 Video format.
Step4. After you have selected MP4 as an output format you are ready to click the “Convert” button. The AVI file will be converted to MP4 after a few seconds. Also, after the conversion has completed successfully you will be able to see the “Download” option. Upon tapping the said option the new MP4 file will be saved on your computer.
Convert Video Format AVI to MP4 with VLC
With the correct tools, AVI to MP4 conversion is easy. Popular applications like VLC media player (open source) can assist with this. This section will show you how to convert AVI to MP4 with VLC.
Step 1. Download and install VLC media player. It is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Step 2. In VLC, click “Media” and choose “Open File” from the submenu. Browse and pick the AVI to convert.
Step 3. Click “Media” again and select “Convert/Save.” after loading the AVI file. The “Open Media” window opens.
Step 4. Click “Convert/Save” in “Open Media”. It opens the “Convert” window.
Step 5. Select “mp4” from the dropdown menu in the “Convert” box to produce MP4. The “Settings” button next to the profile dropdown lets you adjust settings.
Step 6. Choose a folder to save the converted MP4 file by clicking “Browse” underneath the profile dropdown. After that, click “Start” to start the conversion.
VLC supports several video formats and has an easy-to-use interface for conversions. Video conversion is one of several functions of VLC media player, a sophisticated multimedia utility. I recommend VLC media player for converting AVI to MP4 because it’s multifunctional.
Convert AVI to MP4 with Handbrake
Handbrake is a popular and reliable AVI-to-MP4 converter. Handbrake is a free, open-source video transcoder with a simple UI and various formats. This section describes how to convert an AVI file to MP4 using Handbrake.
Step 1. Import the AVI file into Handbrake on your PC.
Step 2. Click “Format” and choose “MP4” as the output format. Select your preferred setting. The “Same as source” preset preserves video quality.
Step 3. Select the folder to store the file by clicking “Browse” in the “Destination” box. Finally, click “Start” in the top toolbar to convert.
Convert AVI to MP4 with FFmpeg Command
FFmpeg is a powerful open source command line utility for converting media files. I often use it to convert FLAC to ALAC with cover art. Depending on the system you use, you may use different methods to install FFmpeg on your computer.
After installation, locate your AVI file directory and open a terminal or command prompt at folder. Then type the following command to convert a video from AVI to MP4:
ffmpeg -i input.avi -codec:v libx264 -crf 23 -preset veryfast -codec:a aac -b:a 128k output.mp4You should replace “input.avi” with your AVI file name and “output.mp4” with your MP4 file name. I should mention that FFmpeg has many options and settings to tailor the converting process. Video, audio, bitrate, frame rate, and more may be specified. The basic command form above should work for most conversions.
Convert AVI to MP4 using UniConverter (Desktop)
As earlier mentioned above, Online UniConverter is handy software which is of more help especially while in a hurry to convert a file or when you are an occasional file converter. However, when you are running a commercial conversion and/or you need to perform more than just a mere conversion you need to resort to a professional tool – UniConverter which is a sister to the above-mentioned online utility.
It has fully packed video editing tools which let you effortlessly curate and personalize videos. The conversion speed is 30X faster compared to its competitors and converts the video to over 1000 formats without having an effect on its original quality.
Moreover, the desktop version of UniConverter suites allows you to effectively download videos from online video streaming sites and if need be, merge media files. More importantly, the export options available are more than enough. You can burn the MP4 video to DVD or optimize to your device.
The following is the guide on how to convert AVI to MP4 using UniConverter (Desktop):
Step1. Add AVI files to the program
Download and install the right version of UniConverter on your computer click on its icon to launch it. By default, the primary Window will open the “Convert” tab, and it is on this section that you import the AVI file on to the interface which you intend to convert to MP4. Click on the “Add Files” tab on the “Converting” section to open a File Explorer. Browse through this File Explorer and select the appropriate files. Click “Open” and you’ll find the selected files on the interface of the program.
Step 2. Select MP4 as an output format.
From the same “Converting” section, click on the drop-down icon on the right of “Converts all Files to” and then click on the “Video” tab to display all list of the available output format. Scroll down and select MP4. After which you’ll be able to see a section on the right of the selected output format being concerned about the resolution of the converted video. Select the one you prefer the most.
Step 3. Convert AVI to MP4
Upon reaching this stage you are on the brink of completing converting AVI to MP4 with UniConverter the desktop version. If you had selected several AVI videos and you intend to convert them all at once click the “Convert All” button from the bottom right of the screen. Alternatively, click on the “Convert” button on the right of each video to convert each AVI video independently.
Switch to “Converted” section and find already converted MP4 files. Proceed and click on the “Folder” icon to open the output folder to access where the converted video is stationed on your computers’ hard disk.
Conclusion
In this article, I explain how to convert AVI to MP4. These 5 methods let you convert AVI files to MP4 without losing quality. You can choose a dedicated video converter program or an internet converter based on simplicity of use, speed, and output quality.