Convert MOV to AVI online in seconds — free, with no sign-up. AVI is lossy and ideal for legacy video; usually converted to MP4 or WebM. Your files are encrypted and deleted automatically after 24 hours.
MOV
QuickTime Movie — Apple's high-quality container, often large and used for capture and editing.
AVI
Audio Video Interleave — An older Microsoft container with large file sizes and limited modern support.
How to convert MOV to AVI
- 1Upload your MOV file
Click “Choose a file” or drag and drop your MOV file onto the page — no sign-up or email needed.
- 2Convert to AVI
AVI is already selected as the output. Open Options to fine-tune quality if you like, then click Convert.
- 3Download your AVI file
Your AVI file is ready in seconds — click Download to save it. Files are automatically deleted after 24 hours.
MOV vs AVI
| MOV | AVI | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | QuickTime Movie | Audio Video Interleave |
| Type | Video | Video |
| Compression | Lossy | Lossy |
| Best for | editing on Apple devices; converted to MP4 for distribution | legacy video; usually converted to MP4 or WebM |
Frequently asked questions
Does converting MOV to AVI lose quality?
Both MOV and AVI use compression, so re-encoding discards a little more data. For a single conversion the change is virtually invisible; just avoid repeatedly re-converting the same file.
What's the difference between MOV and AVI?
QuickTime Movie (MOV) is lossy and best for editing on Apple devices; converted to MP4 for distribution. Audio Video Interleave (AVI) is lossy and best for legacy video; usually converted to MP4 or WebM. Convert MOV to AVI when you need a video for legacy video.
Is the MOV to AVI converter free?
Yes — converting MOV to AVI is completely free. There's no watermark, no sign-up and no email required, and you can convert as many files as you like.
Are my MOV files private and secure?
Yes. Your uploads are encrypted in transit, processed privately, and automatically deleted within 24 hours. We never share, sell or look at your files.
Can I convert MOV to AVI on iPhone, Android, Mac or Windows?
Yes. The converter runs entirely in your browser, so it works on any device — iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, Windows or Linux — with nothing to download or install.
How long does it take to convert MOV to AVI?
Most files convert in a few seconds. Larger files take a little longer, and your upload speed is usually the limiting factor. There's no queue and no waiting for an email.
What else can I convert MOV files to?
Besides AVI, you can convert MOV to AAC, FLAC, FLV, GIF, JPG, M4A and more — see the full list of MOV conversions below.
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Last updated July 2026