AVI to MOV converter
Convert AVI files to MOV with TLS uploads and automatic deletion. Apple QuickTime's video container, the default on iPhone.
Drop a AVI file, or click to browse
Converts to MOV · runs live, right now
How it works
Drop your file
Drag a AVI file in, or click to browse. No account needed to try it.
We convert it
Secure upload, converted to MOV in our ffmpeg pipeline.
Download the result
Grab your MOV file immediately, or find it later in your dashboard.
Why convert AVI to MOV?
Both AVI and MOV use lossy compression, so the conversion mainly changes compatibility, not quality. The main reason to convert AVI to MOV is compatibility: MOV plays back smoothly in browsers and on mobile without a codec pack, while AVI doesn't always. If you're sharing a file with someone else, sending it to a tool that expects a specific format, or archiving it for the long term, MOV is usually the safer target.
Format comparison
| AVI | MOV | |
|---|---|---|
| Extension | .avi | .mov |
| MIME type | video/x-msvideo | video/quicktime |
| Compression | lossy compression | lossy compression |
| Category | video | video |
Common reasons to convert AVI to MOV
- Meeting an upload size limit for a platform or an email attachment
- Playing back on a device or app that doesn't support AVI
- Standardizing on one format so every file behaves the same way in your workflow
Your file, handled carefully
Uploads use TLS in transit and AES-256 SSE-S3 at rest in production (when the production S3 credential gate is enabled), are processed in an isolated job, and deleted on the schedule you choose — as fast as immediately. We don't index, search, or share files between accounts. Read the full security model →
Frequently asked questions
Is converting AVI to MOV free?
Yes — the Free plan includes 50 conversions every month, including AVI to MOV. Paid plans raise that limit.
Will I lose quality converting AVI to MOV?
MOV is apple quicktime's video container, the default on iphone. We use the highest-quality encoder settings by default so visual or data loss is minimized.
Do you keep a copy of my file?
Files are deleted automatically based on your plan's retention options. Free accounts can keep results for 1h or 24h; Pro and above add options such as delete-immediately and 7 days.
What is AVI?
Legacy Windows video container.
Will my converted file have a watermark?
On the Free plan, MOV output includes a small "Converted with Convyx" mark. Pro ($9/mo) removes it, along with the 25 MB file size cap.
What happens if a conversion fails?
You get a clear error message and the job is marked failed in your history — we never silently drop a file. Retry is one click. Monthly quotas count attempts (including failures) because processing starts as soon as the job is created.