Convert AVI to MOV Online Free
Convert AVI video files to QuickTime MOV format for Apple device compatibility, iMovie editing, and Final Cut Pro workflows. ChangeThisFile runs FFmpeg on secure servers for fast, private conversion.
ChangeThisFile converts AVI to MOV free via FFmpeg on secure servers. Upload your AVI with encrypted transfer, get a QuickTime MOV back, and your file is auto-deleted after download. No signup, completely free, and processed securely server-side.
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AVI vs QuickTime: Format Comparison
Key differences between the two formats
| Feature | AVI | MOV (QuickTime) |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Audio Video Interleave | QuickTime Movie |
| Developer | Microsoft | Apple |
| Container Age | 1992 (legacy) | 1991 (continuously updated) |
| Video Codec | DivX, Xvid, H.264, MPEG-4 | H.264, H.265, ProRes |
| Audio Codec | MP3, PCM, AC-3 | AAC, PCM, AC-3 |
| Apple Support | Requires codec pack | Native (Mac, iPhone, iPad) |
| Editing Software | Premiere, VirtualDub | iMovie, Final Cut Pro |
| Metadata Support | Basic | Rich (chapters, GPS, etc.) |
When to Convert
Common scenarios where this conversion is useful
iMovie Import
Convert AVI footage from cameras or downloads for smooth import into iMovie, which handles MOV natively but may reject certain AVI codec variants.
Final Cut Pro Editing
Convert AVI source material to QuickTime MOV for use in Final Cut Pro editing projects, where MOV is the preferred container.
Apple Device Playback
Convert AVI files to MOV for native playback on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV without needing third-party media players.
QuickTime Player Sharing
Open and share videos through QuickTime Player on Mac by converting AVI files to the natively-supported MOV format.
Mac-to-Mac Video Sharing
Distribute AVI-format video to Mac users in a QuickTime-native format that opens without additional codec installation.
How to Convert AVI to QuickTime
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Upload Your AVI File
Click or drag your AVI file into the upload area. ChangeThisFile uses HTTPS encryption to securely transmit your file to our conversion servers.
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FFmpeg Converts to QuickTime
Our FFmpeg-powered servers transcode your AVI video to the MOV container with H.264 video and AAC audio for full Apple device and software compatibility.
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Download Your MOV File
Your MOV file is ready to download when conversion completes. The original AVI is immediately and permanently deleted from our servers.
Frequently Asked Questions
MOV is Apple's native video container, required for direct import into iMovie and Final Cut Pro. It also plays without codec downloads on Mac, iPhone, and iPad.
Some quality loss occurs from transcoding, but ChangeThisFile uses FFmpeg's high-quality encoding settings to minimize the difference.
Yes. FFmpeg supports DivX, Xvid, H.264, and other common AVI video codecs, transcoding them to H.264 in the MOV container.
MOV files play on Windows through VLC or QuickTime Player for Windows. For native Windows compatibility, consider converting to MP4 instead.
The audio is re-encoded as AAC in the MOV container. The original audio content is preserved with high fidelity in the output.
Files up to 50MB are supported. For larger AVI files, compress or trim before uploading.
Yes. Files are uploaded via HTTPS and automatically deleted after your download. Nothing is stored or retained on our servers.
Most conversions complete within 30-90 seconds. Larger or high-resolution AVI files may take a bit longer.
Yes. MOV files with H.264 video and AAC audio are directly importable into iMovie without any compatibility issues.
Yes. No accounts, no subscriptions, and no watermarks. ChangeThisFile is completely free.
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