How to convert XVID to AVI
- Add your .XVID 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
- Renaming
.xvidto.avichanges only the file name - the video, audio, and seek index inside are untouched. - Any method that re-encodes the video causes quality loss; prefer the rename or ffmpeg stream copy (
-c copy) whenever possible. - HandBrake does not export AVI; use ffmpeg or a dedicated video converter if AVI output is specifically required.
Frequently asked questions
Is renaming .xvid to .avi safe?
Yes. The bytes inside the file do not change - you are only relabelling a file that was already an AVI container.
Will I lose video quality?
Not if you rename or stream-copy with ffmpeg. Quality loss only occurs when the video is re-encoded to a different codec.
When should I re-encode instead of rename?
Only when a device or player cannot decode the Xvid (MPEG-4 ASP) stream; in that case, converting to H.264 MP4 with HandBrake is usually a better choice than staying with AVI.
Why won't my player open the .xvid file?
Most players key on the file extension - rename it to
.avi, or use VLC which reads the container directly and ignores the extension.Programs that convert XVID: Miro Video Converter · ConvertXtoDVD · ImTOO DPG Converter · iPhone Video Converter · PSP Movie Converter · Ultimate Video Converter · Xilisoft Video Converter · Zune Video Converter
