How to convert AVI to MP4 and vice versa

There are a huge number of video formats in the world, each of them is good in its own way, someone prefers AVI, and someone prefers MP4. Regardless of this, the user using special programs can convert AVI to MP4 and vice versa. The article will present these same programs, as well as guidelines for their use.

Programs to convert MP4 to AVI and vice versa

The programs for converting video will be analyzed below. This procedure is performed in each of them in a similar way, only the interface is different. So that the user does not have any unnecessary questions, we will analyze each in detail.

Freemake video converter

And we will start with the application Freemake Video Converter. This is one of the most popular converters on the software market, so many users stop on it. So, in order to convert MP4 to AVI without losing quality, you need to do the following:

1. Run the program and add the video you want to convert to it. To do this is quite simple, just open the folder with the clip in the "Explorer" and drag it with the mouse into the program window.
2. Once the video has been added, you can begin to choose the format in which you want to convert it. Select "in MP4" or "in AVI" on the bottom panel.
3. A window will appear in which you need to set the conversion parameters. In the "Profile" list, select the desired pattern, and below specify the folder to save. If you want to convert without quality loss, then select "Original Options".
4. Click the "Convert" button.

The video conversion process starts. You need to wait for its completion, after which you can close the program.

Format factory

Format Factory is an equally popular application for converting AVI to MP4 and vice versa. Using it is also simple:

1. Run the program on the computer.
2. In the left pane, under the Video category, select the format you want to convert the video to. For example, MP4.
3. A new window will appear in which you need to set the conversion parameters.
4. Click the "Add file" button and in the window that appears, go to the folder with the video and select it.
5. Now click the "Settings" button.
6. In the drop-down list, select the quality of the original clip and click "OK."
7. After that, you need to return to the main menu of the program and press the "Start" button on the top panel.

Video conversion starts. You can watch the whole process just below the "Start" button. Its duration depends directly on what size the source file was.

Movavi Video Converter

Using Movavi Video Converter, converting AVI to MP4 is as simple as in other programs:

1. Open Movavi Video Converter.
2. In the "Explorer", select the folder with the video you want to convert.
3. Use the mouse to drag the clip from the "Explorer" to the program window.
4. In the bottom panel, select the format to which you want to convert the clip you just selected. For example, MP4.
5. Now click on the button in the form of a gear, which is located a little lower, opposite the line "Output format".
6. A window will appear in which you can set additional parameters. Once done, click OK.
7. Now you can start the conversion by clicking the "Start" button.

Conclusion

So we figured out how to convert AVI to MP4 and vice versa. As you can see, this procedure is quite simple and absolutely everyone will cope with it, especially guided by the above instructions.