Wondering how to play your high-res AVI file onto devices like iPhone or iPad? The truth 
is, many gadgets still do not support AVI.
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You are probably thinking ‘Does anyone even use AVI in 2019?”
Oh yes! Turns out many digital cameras film videos in AVI exclusively. What’s more, the lion’s share of all videos in Internet is also in AVI. However, there are many devices such as iPad, iPhone, etc. that do not support it. The obvious solution here is to convert the AVI format into MP4. As you probably know, MP4 is the most mainstream video format supported by most of the devices.
There are a ton of various software for swapping video and music containers. In this article, we will review high-end solutions only. You need to download these software programs and carry out the conversions. So make sure to bookmark this and come back when you need more.
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Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate
This software is one of the top-rated ways to convert AVI to MP4 format for both Mac and Windows. You need to open Wondershare AVI to MP4 converter and then click on “Add files”. Once this is done, import the AVI video that you want to convert. Another thing you can do is to drag and drop the files to the converter. You need to click on the down arrow button, then select the Video tab and choose MP4 in the left sidebar. Once this is done, select the video resolution from the right section.
When everything is complete, the AVI to MP4 converter will start the conversion instantly.
WALTR 2
What if you need to play AVI on iPhone? This is where WALTR 2 comes in handy. You simply need to connect your device to your computer and drop your movie into the drop zone. Your AVI file will be converted automatically. In case you wish to transfer your high-res videos into your IPad, here’s how you can copy AVI to iPad using WALTR (skipping iTunes completely).
WALTR 2 is simple iTunes alternative. It’s not your regular converter solution. This app doesn’t have any buttons whatsoever. Just drop any file and it will appear on your iPhone or iPad. WALTR 2 works on Mac and Windows computers.
Handbrake
Handbrake is a commonly used free video converter that supports a wide range of formats.This software is compatible with different operating systems such as Mac, Windows and Linux Systems. Handbrake has various advanced features such as adding subtitles, adding audio tracks, adjusting chapters.
Miro Video Converter
This free AVI converter can help you to convert your AVI file into MP4 format. This software supports different video formats such as AVI, MP4, WMV, FLV, MOV etc. With this app, you can easily convert non-supported files to MP4, WepM (vp8), Ogg Theora. It’s free of charge and open source. Unlike many other converters, it has a clean and simple UI.
AnyMP4 Video Converter
Like almost every solution on our list, AnyMP4 video converter works pretty well on Windows and Mac. This solution supports multiple formats. You need to choose the media files you wish to convert. Choose the target format for your file.
Select the location where the files are to be stored. Launch the conversion process and wait for the completion. Done.
Besides video-to-video converting, this solution can help to convert video files into audio. The price of this converter is $45.
FonePaw Video Converter Ultimate
Whether you are looking for a video converter for Mac or Windows, this software provides the solution. You can convert and edit the videos right in 1 app. FonePaw Video Converter Ultimate has a wide range of advanced features. It can help to convert the videos in high-speed with no data loss. Also, this software supports many audio-video formats. It’s priced at $79.95.
Online UniConverter
Another method of converting AVI files into MP4 format is to use online converters. They might fit you better if you have smaller files to convert. Online UniConverter by Wondershare is one of the most famous solutions on the web.
It features a simple drop area. Just push any .avi file inside or click on the ‘+’ sign to select desired files. Besides video, Online UniConverter supports audio formats too.
FileZigZag
Just likeOnline UniConverter, FileZigZag is a web-based file format converter which supports different file containers. With this free tool, you can easily convert your AVI files. To convert the file, you just need to click the “Select” button and upload your AVI files. Once this is done, set the output format as MP4 from the drop down menu. Enter your email address and you will receive your converted file.
Online Video Converter
This is an online conversion app that helps to download video from YouTube, convert it to MP4 or even record your own video.
Choose the AVI file which you want to convert. Select the conversion format as MP4 from the drop-down menu. Simply click on ‘Start’ to begin the conversion. Once it’s completed, click on the “download link” to view your converted file.
The Bottom Line
Not all file formats are created equal. AVI is a brilliant video format, but since it’s not accepted by many devices you will have to convert it to MP4.
There are various methods to transform your AVI file into MP4 format which can help you to watch videos in a seamless and hassle-free way. We reviews the major solutions here in this article.
Armed with these tools, you can convert AVI to MP4 and play it back on any device you choose. Let us know what converter you typically use and recommend.`
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