How to Convert From an MPEG-4 File Format to AVI

AVIs work in more applications than MPEG-4s.

The MPEG-4 video container format, a creation of the prolific Moving Picture Experts Group, is a movie file format designed for compatibility with both Macs and PCs. MPEG-4s are normally stored in the MP4 extension and used for online file sharing and downloads. While some programs understand MPEG-4 files, such as Apple's QuickTime multimedia player, there are more applications that understand the high-quality AVI movie format; thus, you may wish to convert your MPEG-4s into AVIs.

Instructions

Media-Convert

1. Visit Media-Convert.com (see Resources section). Click "Choose File" and find the MPEG-4 to convert.

2. Click "MPEG-4" as your video input format and choose "AVI" as your output movie format.

3. Click "OK" to get the conversion underway. Once it finishes, click the AVI download link to get your file.

Media Converter

1. Visit MediaConverter.org (see Resources section).

2. Choose "Upload a file" and find the MPEG-4 movie. The video's name appears in the "Selected Files" section. Select "AVI" as your output movie format.

3. Click "Start" to kick off the conversion. Once it finishes, click on the AVI movie download link to receive your file.

Zamzar

1. Visit Zamzar.com (see Resources section).

2. Click "Choose File" and select the movie file you want to convert. Select "AVI" as your output container.

3. Give Zamzar your email address in the window and click "Convert." A message from the site will appear in your email inbox with a link to download the AVI.

References

• File Info: MPEG-4
• Apple: MPEG-4
• File Info: AVI

Resources

• Media-Convert: Web video conversion
• Media Converter: Create movies online
• Zamzar: Convert MPEG-4