Conversion guide
Convert MP4 to AVI Online
This guide explains MP4 and AVI, then covers what to expect when converting between them on Muxara.
Convert your MP4 file
About MP4 (source)
MP4 (MPEG-4 Part 14) is the default video container for phones, TVs, browsers, social platforms, and most editors. It typically wraps H.264 or HEVC video with AAC audio. MP4 is what YouTube, Instagram, Google Drive, and iOS expect when you upload or share video.
Where MP4 shows up:
- Playback on iPhone, Android, smart TVs, and game consoles
- Uploading to YouTube, TikTok, Vimeo, and corporate LMS systems
- Editing in DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, and mobile editors
- Email attachments and messaging apps with strict format lists
About AVI (target)
AVI (Audio Video Interleave) is a legacy Microsoft container from the 1990s. It appears in old camcorder exports, downloaded videos, and industrial capture systems. AVI often contains DivX, Xvid, or uncompressed video with MP3 or PCM audio.
Where AVI is used:
- Legacy security DVR and industrial camera exports
- Old downloads and camcorder archives
- Software that never added MP4 support
- Embedded systems with AVI-only playback
Converting MP4 to AVI
Pros
- Runs on legacy AVI-only software and hardware
Cons
- Obsolete for modern sharing and streaming
- Poor subtitle and multi-track support
Caveats
- AVI is legacy output. Expect MPEG-4 Part 2 or Xvid-style video unless you choose H.264 in settings. Multi-track audio and modern subtitles are poorly supported in AVI.
- Muxara maps the primary video and audio streams. Extra subtitle or audio tracks may not carry over unless you choose subtitle handling in the converter settings.
- Uploads are processed on dedicated workers and deleted within 24 hours. For offline batch work, use the free Muxara Mac app.
Pricing and privacy
Muxara processes uploads on dedicated workers and deletes files within 24 hours. Free - convert and download at no cost (up to 500 MB per file, fair-use rate limits apply). For offline batch work on your Mac, the free Muxara app converts locally with no upload.