How to Convert an MP4 File to AVI
MP4 files have become a standard file type for uploading video to portable media devices, such as MP3 players, and for uploading to video-sharing sites like YouTube. Highly compressed MP4s have small file sizes, which make them ideal in these situations. However, MP4 files are not widely read by video editing software. If you would like to turn your MP4 into a more recognizable video format, you can convert it into AVI, which can be read by all major editing software.
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Instructions
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Navigate to the Media-Convert website. This free conversion website can do a variety of file conversions, including MP4 to AVI.
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Add the MP4 video file. Click the "Browse" button beside "File." Browse the hard drive for the file and click "Open." The "Input format" box should fill in automatically.
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Choose AVI in the "Output format" section. The first "Output format" box should be set to "No video preset." The "Audio Video Interleave (.avi)" option is found in the second "Output format" box.
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To name the AVI file, type the name into the "Rename file to" section underneath "Advanced Settings." If you do not type in a name, your AVI file will be given the same name as the MP4 file.
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Click "OK" next to "I accept the terms." This will begin the conversion. The status will be monitored in the middle of the Media-Convert screen. When the AVI file is done, you will be directed to a page with a download link. To save the file to your computer, click on the download link and choose "Save as...". The "Save as..." option automatically comes up when you click the link.
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