AVI (.avi)
AVI (Audio Video Interleave) is an older Microsoft container from the early 1990s. It's still widely recognized but has largely been superseded by MP4 and MKV.
Frequently asked questions
What is a .avi file?
AVI (Audio Video Interleave) is an older Microsoft container from the early 1990s. It's still widely recognized but has largely been superseded by MP4 and MKV.
What is AVI good for?
AVI works well for compatibility with older windows software, simple, well-understood container structure.
What are the downsides of AVI?
Inefficient compression compared to modern containers Limited modern codec/metadata support
How do I convert AVI to another format?
You can convert AVI to MP4, WEBM, MOV, MKV, GIF, OGV right in your browser — nothing is uploaded.