AVI to MOV Converter
Convert AVI to MOV free — no upload, no signup
To convert AVI to MOV, drop your AVI video into the box below and click Convert. Fylo converts with ffmpeg running inside your browser, so nothing is uploaded and there's no signup or watermark. Convert legacy AVI footage for Mac editing apps.
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If the video already uses codecs that fit the new format, Fylo repackages it instantly with no quality loss.
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How to convert AVI to MOV
Add your AVI videos
Drag and drop AVI files into the box or tap to choose them. The converter engine (about 31 MB) downloads once, the first time you convert.
Choose quality (optional)
Balanced quality suits most videos. If the codecs already fit MOV, Fylo repackages the file instead of re-encoding it, with no quality loss.
Convert and download
Click Convert, then download each MOV file or all of them as one ZIP.
Why convert AVI to MOV?
iMovie and Final Cut Pro don't import many Xvid and DivX AVI files. MOV with H.264 imports cleanly on any Mac.
What happens when you convert AVI to MOV?
Fylo re-encodes the AVI's video to H.264 and its audio to AAC inside a QuickTime container. Expect a smaller file than the AVI and smooth playback in QuickTime Player.
How does Fylo convert AVI to MOV?
Fylo reads the AVI with ffmpeg compiled to WebAssembly and writes H.264 (x264, CRF 23) with AAC audio in a QuickTime container. AVI's usual codecs (MPEG-4 Part 2 (Xvid/DivX), MJPEG) can't go into MOV as-is, so the video is re-encoded. Speed depends on your device: short phone clips take seconds, while on our slow test PC a 2-minute 1080p video took about 10 minutes. Only the first video and audio track are kept, and the original resolution is preserved unless you pick 1080p, 720p or 480p under Advanced.
What's the difference between AVI and MOV?
AVI (Audio Video Interleave) was introduced by Microsoft with Video for Windows in 1992. It's based on the RIFF container used by WAV and stores interleaved chunks of audio and video. In the 2000s, AVI files with DivX or Xvid (MPEG-4 Part 2) video and MP3 audio were the standard for downloaded movies.
MOV is the QuickTime File Format that Apple introduced in 1991. MP4 was later standardised on the same structure, so the two are close relatives. iPhones record MOV files (usually H.264 or HEVC video with AAC audio), and professional cameras and editors use MOV for high-quality ProRes footage.
Learn more: AVI format guide · MOV format guide
| Property | AVI | MOV |
|---|---|---|
| Developed by | Microsoft | Apple |
| Introduced | 1992 | 1991 |
| Typical video codecs | MPEG-4 Part 2 (Xvid/DivX), MJPEG | H.264, HEVC, ProRes |
| Typical audio codecs | MP3, PCM, AC-3 | AAC, PCM |
| Plays in web browsers | No | Partly (Safari; others only if H.264) |
| Compatibility | Windows, VLC, older DVD players and TVs | Apple devices, editors; limited on Windows and Android |
| Best for | Legacy players, old Windows software | iPhone videos, professional editing (ProRes) |
Frequently asked questions
Can iMovie open AVI?
Only some AVI codecs. Converting to MOV or MP4 guarantees it imports.
Is MOV or MP4 better for iMovie?
Both work. Choose MOV if you're staying in the Apple ecosystem.
Is my AVI file uploaded to a server?
No. Fylo runs ffmpeg, the same engine used by professional video tools, compiled to WebAssembly inside your browser. Your AVI file is read directly from your device and never sent anywhere.
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