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We offer a range of tools, to help you convert your files in the most convenient way for you. As well as our online file conversion service, we also offer a desktop app for file conversions straight from your desktop, and an API for automated file conversions for developers. Which tool you use is up to you!

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Why choose Zamzar?

With Zamzar, file conversions are easy, reliable and convenient, so you can quickly convert your documents, images, videos, and more, to the formats you need. With faster downloads of converted files, and friendly and helpful support when you need it, you'll have everything you need to work with your files.

Because the service is provided online, there are no software downloads needed. Instead, every conversion occurs in the cloud, meaning you can convert your file anytime and anywhere.

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Because the service is provided online, there are no software downloads needed. Instead, every conversion occurs in the cloud, meaning you can convert your file anytime and anywhere.

Zamzar sees hundred of files converted each and every minute of the day.

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Zamzar sees hundred of files converted each and every minute of the day.

Zamzar remained available for use during the coronavirus pandemic, and we’ll continue to support our users who need their files converted.

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Zamzar remained available for use during the coronavirus pandemic, and we’ll continue to support our users who need their files converted.

We first launched in 2006, and in that time we have constantly innovated and improved the service that we provide.

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We first launched in 2006, and in that time we have constantly innovated and improved the service that we provide.

Tools to suit your file conversion and file compression needs

You'll find all the conversion and compression tools you need, all in one place, at Zamzar. With over 1100 file-conversion types supported, whether you need to convert videos, audio, documents or images, you'll easily find what you need and soon have your files in the formats and sizing that work for you.

MP4 Video Format

MP4 Converter

MP4, sometimes called MPEG4, is one of the most common video formats. MP4 was developed to be easily played and shared. It was originally developed by the Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) but has become an ISO standard, meaning that it’s now maintained by the International Organisation for Standardization. As MP4 is a standardised format, it will normally play easily on most devices and media players, including Windows Media Player, QuickTime, and VLC. MP4 is usually the preferred format for uploading videos to YouTube, Vimeo or other websites.

MP4 videos are made up of video and audio elements that are compressed separately. The video part is usually compressed with MPEG-4, and the audio is usually compressed using AAC, which is the audio format associated with iTunes. Because both file elements are compressed, MP4s normally have a smaller file size than many other video formats, but still maintain relatively high quality for sharing online.

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AVI Video Format

AVI Converter

AVI is a common type of video file, which Microsoft developed for Windows and launched in 1992. AVI is short for Audio Video Interleave, and like many other video formats, AVI files are container files that include both video and audio in different codecs. AVI files are compressed but to a lesser extent than some other video formats; this means they tend to have higher quality video but may also have a larger file size.

Although MP4 is probably the most common video format and an ISO standard, AVI files are also widely supported and can be played by numerous media players, including Windows Media Player, QuickTime, VLC and MPlayer. If you are having problems playing an AVI file, you may need to convert it to another format like MP4 first, or you may be able to play it by first installing an additional codec for your media player. AVI is one of the formats that can be used to upload videos to YouTube or Vimeo, and social media sites like TikTok, Instagram and Facebook also support AVI videos.

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How to convert a MP4 to a AVI file?

  1. 1. Choose the MP4 file that you want to convert.
  2. 2. Select AVI as the the format you want to convert your MP4 file to.
  3. 3. Click "Convert" to convert your MP4 file.

Convert to AVI

Using Zamzar, it is possible to convert a variety of other formats to AVI files:

264 to AVI 3G2 to AVI 3GP to AVI 3GPP to AVI ASF to AVI F4V to AVI FLV to AVI GVI to AVI M2TS to AVI M4V to AVI MKV to AVI MOD to AVI MOV to AVI MP4 to AVI MPG to AVI MTS to AVI RM to AVI RMVB to AVI TS to AVI VOB to AVI WEBM to AVI WMV to AVI

Frequently asked questions

If you've got any questions about converting or compressing files with Zamzar, we're happy to help! We've answered a few commonly-asked questions below, to get you started, and you can find out more information about file conversion and compression with Zamzar, in our Help centre.

To change an MP4 file to AVI you will need to use a conversion tool. There are two main options – using an online conversion tool like Zamzar, or by downloading conversion software or apps (such as VLC media player) to your device. Zamzar’s three-step conversion tool is free, quick, and you don’t need to install any extra software. Just upload your MP4 file, select ‘Convert Now’, and your new AVI video will be ready to download and play.

While you can usually watch MP4 files on Windows 10 devices, you would need to use another tool to convert from MP4 to AVI. One of the easiest ways is to use an online conversion service like the one Zamzar provides. With these online tools, you usually just have to upload your video and click to convert it, before downloading your AVI file. There are other options for converting MP4 files, such as using downloaded software like VLC media player, but these downloaded tools would take up space on your device.

Using Zamzar’s free website is one of the quickest ways to convert files from MP4 to AVI. The online conversion tool only takes three steps – upload your MP4 file, select ’Convert Now’, and then download your new AVI video.

Other options include downloading and installing software on your computer, and then using this software to convert the file. VLC media player is an example of a software that can be used. However, by using a website like Zamzar, everything is online and there’s nothing extra to install on your machine.

It’s really easy to convert MP4 to AVI online using a website conversion service like Zamzar. The free conversion tool on Zamzar’s website only takes three steps – first upload your MP4 file, select what format you’d like to convert it to, and then download the new file. Other online conversion tools are also available, but Zamzar’s service is quick and secure, and allows you to convert multiple files at once.

Whether AVI is better than MP4 depends on what you are using the file for. MP4 files are smaller, so are easier to share, and they also work on most devices and players. However, while MP4 videos will usually play on Windows Media Player, AVI is the format that was designed for Windows. If you’re using Windows video-editing tools, you may prefer to edit AVI files.

You can easily create AVI video files using an online conversion tool like Zamzar – just upload your MP4 file, click to convert it, and then download your video in the new format.