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How to convert MP4 to AVI
[Free MP4 to AVI Converter]

Need a free MP4 to AVI converter? Download Freemake to get AVI files of high quality and less file size. Convert from MP4 to AVI fast & watch your video files on PC, upload to TV, home theaters, car systems. Supporting all modern codecs, this AVI converter keeps the original video quality in the best way. Change both offline & online MP4 videos.
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Get the job done in these easy steps:
1. Download free MP4 to AVI Converter for Windows
2. Add your MP4 video files to convert
3. Choose "Convert to AVI"
4. Adjust AVI file conversion settings
5. Convert MP4 to AVI video
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Convert MP4 to AVI format fast & easily:

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Download MP4 to AVI Converter

Download Free MP4 to AVI Converter using the button above. The freeware from the official developers' webpage smoothly works on Windows Vista, Win 7 and higher OS versions (including the modern Windows 10 OS). Please note that Freemake Video Converter can't be launched on Mac OS.

Double-click to run the converter installation file and follow the process step by step.

First of all, choose the language that you want to use in the program. Then read and accept the Licence Agreement, and click the "Next" button. Now select the installation type (Full or Custom) and again click "Next" to get the software on your PC.

Please note:
for slow Internet users, the best way will be to download the full software version. It is available at the bottom of the "Downloads" page. This version can also be uploaded to a USB drive and installed on a computer without Internet connection.
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Add your MP4 files to convert

Freemake accepts all types of MP4 files & preserves their original video quality. The AVI Converter starts automatically. If you deselect this option, you may find Freemake software icon on a desktop and run it when you are ready to turn MP4 file into AVI format.

Transfer them to the video converter via drag-n-drop or by clicking the "+Video" button in the top left corner of the utility. You can insert the selected MP4 video clips one after another or add multiple videos to convert at once. Free MP4 to AVI Converter lets you easily encode any non-protected audio and video media. Follow the steps below to learn how to do this.
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Choose AVI format to convert the file

You may change your MP4 file length or orientation before the conversion. Open the editor window by clicking on scissors sign. Don't forget to click "OK" to apply changes.

After that, pay attention to the bottom of the Windows freeware, find and click the "to AVI" output option on the video formats bar. There will appear a new window with ready output format parameters. Each quality choice is made for a particular purpose. For playback on Samsung, Sony, LG or other TV, go for "TV quality" option. If your original media is in HD, you may choose between "HD 720p" and "HD 1080p" qualities depending on the video resolution. To keep the movie as-is for a PowerPoint presentation, select "Same as source" preset.
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Fine-tune your AVI video before conversion

Please take into account:
By default, the conversion app outputs the converted video with the h.264 codec, stereo channel and MP3 audio path. To change it, choose to create a custom preset and select the desired video codec (DivX, MPEG-4), video resolution, audio codec, frame rate, and other video parameters. Whether you use the same settings all the time, name the preset and save it for future using. You can add an unlimited number of custom profiles to convert MP4 files.

When you are done with the quality choice, don't forget to choose it for your future videos. Then set a destination folder. It can be your computer hard drive, or you may export them to a USB flash drive.

Please note that the original videos won’t be removed or substituted. Instead, Freemake will create new output videos with the changes you’ve made. Make sure you have enough of free space on your device for the new converted media.
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Convert MP4 to AVI file format

Freemake tool works fast. The last thing you should do is to start the transformation process. It’s pretty easy to change container formats with Freemake. Click the blue "Convert" button and wait for some time. For large films or many 1Gb videos, it may require some time for the encoding to finish. The conversion speed will depend on your computer parameters.

If you convert during night time, you don't need to wait till the videos are ready. The free utility can shut down the PC when the job is done.

When your AVI clip is ready, check it with any standard video player (for example, Windows Media Player by Microsoft). There is the "Open file" button straight in Freemake Video Converter window.

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What is the difference between AVI & MP4 video formats?


The main difference comes not from these two formats itself, but from the types of codecs used within the files.

AVI (Audio Video Interleave) is a video wrapper format created by Microsoft, which stores video data encoded with various codecs. The two major ones are DivX and Xvid. The videos stored in AVI format retain their original quality. However, since there is no compression, the file size of an AVI video can be extremely large. You may do any AVI conversion task with Freemake.

MP4 is a multimedia standard specified as MPEG-4 Part 14. The main video codecs used in MP4 visuals are MPEG-4 and H.264. MP4 supports compression, subtitles, multiple data types, and streaming. Due to the efficient ratio between video quality and file size and streaming opportunities, MP4 is commonly used to distribute video via the Internet.

How to convert online MP4 videos to AVI?


Free conversion utility can transform both offline and online MP4 files. For example, you can also use Software for YouTube to encode online MP4 to AVI. You need to copy the clip link and add it into the program via the "Paste URL" button. Then pick the desired multimedia container and follow the steps above to convert MP4 video from the Internet.

How to convert MP4 files over 1GB to AVI?


No problem with converting large files. Freemake video tool accepts video files of big size perfectly. You may add even 4K movies! For example, if you have a free Google Play film saved on your desktop, you can turn it into AVI and enjoy on a TV screen without any quality loss. Just follow the guidelines above. Don't forget to choose the "Same as source" preset to keep the original video quality. The conversion speed will depend on your PC parameters.

If you need to limit the file size of the output video, use the weight sign to set the desired parameter and the software will automatically adjust the container specs.

How to convert MPEG-4 to AVI free?


You may add MPEG-4 files (with .mpg file extension) instead of MP4 ones. To turn them into AVI, choose the appropriate format button on the bar below, select a preset, and press the "Convert" button. The proсess is pretty the same as described above.

May I edit MP4 videos before converting?


Sure. Our free MP4 to AVI converter lets remove unwanted parts, join several clips, replace audio part, and even rotate the whole movie CW & CCW. To launch the editor window, double-click the video file line. Don't forget to click "OK" to save the changes and convert your MP4 movie afterwards.

In case your movie comes in a foreign language, use the converter app to add English subtitles to your media file. You’ll only need to manually find a corresponding text file on the Net. Use VLC player or any other video player to see whether the downloaded file perfectly matches your film.

How to convert MP4 to AVI for mobiles?

If you mobile device supports AVI video playback, you may convert MP4 files for it using Freemake software for Windows. Just follow the steps above. Drop the files and select the preset that matches your gadget (e.g., the popular ones are 720p or 480p). Please ensure that the audio codec for your output video file is MP3, since other codecs may not be accepted by mobile devices. Then press "Convert" and upload the clip to your gadget when it is ready.

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