AVI to AMV - Online Video Converter
Convert AVI to AMV online. Private, client-side - no uploadrequired. Batch conversion, quality presets, codec control.
About AVI to AMV
Convert AVI to AMV. AVI is Microsoft's 1992 RIFF container, often holding DivX or DV video. AMV is the low-resolution player format for portable media devices. Odd frame dimensions get padded, so check borders after conversion..
Why convert AVI to AMV?
- Smaller files with AMV lossy compression.
- Keep animation and transparency where supported.
- Private, no upload - runs in your browser.
AVI vs AMV
| Animation | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Transparency | No | No |
| Compression | lossy | lossy |
| Typical use | AVI is Microsoft's 1992 RIFF container, often holding DivX or DV video. | AMV is the low-resolution player format for portable media devices. |
When not to convert AVI to AMV
- Skip AMV for archival masters: lossy compression discards detail, so keep the AVI original.
- Keep a master copy: repeated exports stack small losses, so archive AVI before batch AMV shares.
Limits
Starting point: AVI - AVI is Microsoft's 1992 RIFF container, often holding DivX or DV video. Old codecs inside may need transcoding before modern players open them. Odd frame dimensions get padded, so check borders after conversion. Encode AMV (MPEG-4 / MP3) from AVI at a bitrate near the source, and confirm the audio track before converting.
How conversion works
Conversion runs entirely in your browser with FFmpeg WASM. Files never leave your device.