How to convert M2V to AVI
- Add your .M2V file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .AVI in a few seconds.
- Download your new .AVI file.
What to expect
- M2V has no audio, so the AVI is silent unless audio is supplied separately.
- Wrapping the existing MPEG-2 stream avoids re-encoding and preserves quality; re-encoding to another codec is lossy.
- AVI is an older Microsoft container and may not play in some modern or mobile players without added codecs.
Frequently asked questions
Will the video quality change converting M2V to AVI?
AVI is a container, so the MPEG-2 video can be copied in without re-encoding, keeping quality intact; if it is re-encoded to another codec, some quality is lost. Either way the source resolution and frame rate are preserved.
Why convert M2V to AVI?
An M2V is a raw video-only elementary stream with no container, which many players handle awkwardly. Wrapping it in AVI gives a standard container that more Windows tools and editors recognize.
Will the AVI have sound?
No. An M2V contains video only, with no audio track, so the resulting AVI is silent unless a separate audio stream is added during conversion.
Where does an AVI play?
VLC media player plays AVI on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS and includes the codecs older AVIs need. Some lightweight or mobile players may lack the right MPEG-2 codec.
Programs that convert M2V: Freemake Video Converter · Adobe Premiere Pro · DVR Converter · Nero Recode · Nero Video (Nero Vision Express) · Pavtube HD Video Converter for Mac · Adobe Premiere Pro for Mac
