MKV to AVI Converter
Convert MKV to AVI online at Convertig.com. Free, fast, and secure video converter—no software needed. Upload your file and get AVI output instantly.
100 MB maximum file size and upto 5 files.
300+ formats supported
We support more than 25600 different conversions between more than 300 different file formats. More than any other converter.
Fast and easy
Just drop your files on the page, choose an output format and click "Convert" button. Wait a little for the process to complete.
How to use MKV to AVI Converter?
- Click the “Choose Files” button to select your files (up to 20 files at a time)
- Click on the “Convert” button to start the conversion
- When the status change to Done” click the “Download” button
MKV to AVI Converter FAQs
You would typically convert an MKV to an AVI for compatibility with older devices. Many modern MKV files won't play on older smart TVs, DVD or Blu-ray players with a USB port, or older game consoles. The simpler AVI format is more likely to be recognized and played by this legacy hardware.
Most of these extra features will be lost during the conversion. The older AVI container format does not properly support multiple audio or subtitle streams. The converter will typically select only the default audio track to include in the final AVI file and will have to discard all other audio tracks and all embedded subtitles.
Yes, it is possible. If your MKV file uses a very modern video codec like H.265 (HEVC), it must be re-encoded into an older codec that the AVI format supports. This re-encoding process is "lossy," which means a small amount of the original visual quality can be lost.
Yes, this can sometimes happen. Modern video codecs used in MKV files are extremely efficient at compressing video to a small size. When converting to an older, less efficient codec required by the AVI format, the converter may need to create a larger file to maintain a similar level of visual quality.
No, you should probably try converting to MP4 first. The MP4 format offers a great balance, as it uses modern, efficient compression and is far more compatible with most modern devices than the old AVI format. It's an excellent "middle ground" to try before downgrading all the way to an AVI.