How to convert AVI to MOV
- Add your .AVI file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .MOV in a few seconds.
- Download your new .MOV file.
What to expect
- AVI to MOV is a full re-encode, not a container swap - the DivX or Xvid video must be decoded and compressed again as H.264.
- Some quality loss is unavoidable when going from one lossy format to another, but at HandBrake's defaults or FFmpeg's CRF 23 the difference is hard to see.
- MOV and MP4 share the same underlying container structure; if MOV is not specifically required, convert to
.mp4instead for wider compatibility.
Frequently asked questions
Will converting AVI to MOV lose quality?
Yes, a small amount - the video is decoded from DivX/Xvid and re-compressed as H.264. At standard settings the loss is barely visible, but avoid re-encoding the result again as each round compounds the loss.
Can I convert AVI to MOV without re-encoding?
Only if the AVI already contains H.264 video and AAC audio (uncommon). In that case FFmpeg can stream-copy with
ffmpeg -i input.avi -c copy output.mov, but most AVIs require a full re-encode.Is MOV better than MP4 for this conversion?
No - MOV and MP4 use the same underlying structure and H.264 codec. Convert to MOV only if your editing workflow or client specifically requires it; MP4 is more compatible everywhere else.
Why is my MOV file smaller than the original AVI?
H.264 is far more efficient than the DivX or Xvid codecs most AVIs use, so the same content takes less space. A smaller file is normal and does not mean quality was reduced beyond what the CRF setting allows.
Programs that convert AVI: Miro Video Converter · Nero Multimedia Suite · MyVideoConverter · Aimersoft DRM Media Converter for Windows · Aimersoft iTransfer for Windows · Apple TV Video Converter · AviDemux · ConvertXtoDVD
