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How to Convert Mp4 to Avi With Mp4 Converter

The AVI video format is more widely compatible with devices and editing software than MP4. You can use MP4 Converter, which is downloadable from the Internet, to convert your MP4 file to an AVI format. For shorter videos — less than one m...

Author: Marvin Fry7 minutes read
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Method 1 of 2:

Using MP4 Converter (Free Version)

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    Go to MP4-Converter. MP4 Converter offers free conversion software available for download.
    1. MP4 Converter is only available for Windows XP or later versions. No Mac or other non-Windows versions are available.
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    Click on "Download for Free." In the lower left of the page is a "Download for Free" click on it.
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    Click on "Save."
    1. You must have 30 MB of available space on your hard drive.
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    Select "Save and Run." This button is located in the open dialog box.
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    Follow the install prompts. During installation, you will receive a short series of prompts in the form of dialog boxes in the center of your screen. Follow all prompts to complete the installation process.
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    Click on the Start Menu. This menu is in the lower left of your screen.
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    Select the "Applications" dropdown. Scroll to MP4 Converter to launch the software.
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    Click on "Select Files." This appears in the upper left of the screen and is a round, orange button with a "+" in the center.
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    Select your MP4 file. A dialog box will open in the center of your screen. Scroll to the MP4 file you wish to convert.
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    Click on your file. This will highlight your file's name.
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    Press "Open." The button is located in the lower right of the dialog box.
    1. Your MP4 file must be 60 seconds or less in length.
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    Click on your file. Your MP4 file will appear in the list on the left side of the main screen.
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    Click on "Settings." This is a round, orange button in the upper right of the application's screen.
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    Select AVI/DivX. Under encoder for video file, click on AVI/DivX.
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    Select the output type. Click on: original picture size; video for mobile; or video for TV.
    1. Close the settings dialog box to return to MP4 Converter's main screen.
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    Click on "Convert." This button is located at the top, left-center of the application's window.
    1. Your new AVI file will be stored in a folder located on your PC's C: drive: C:Converted.
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    Go to the "Start" menu. This is in the lower left of your screen.
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    Search for your file. Type "Converted" into the search bar at the top of the "Start" menu.
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    Open the "Converted" folder. Click on "C:Converted" in the search results list.
Method 2 of 2:

Using MP4 Converter (Purchased Version)

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    Go to MP4-Converter. MP4 Converter offers conversion software available for purchase and download.
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    Click on "Buy". This is an orange button located in the upper left of the page, just below the MP4 Converter logo.
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    Click on "Buy Now." Click the green "Buy Now" button, in the right-center of the screen, under the "Ultra" column.
    1. The other version, "Professional," though less expensive, does not support conversion between video formats.
    2. MP4 Converter is only available for Windows XP or later versions. No Mac or other non-Windows versions are available.
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    Complete the order. Select the quantity you wish to order, whether you want a disc version of the software, and whether you'd like to purchase back-up for your video files.
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    Enter payment info. At the bottom of the dialog box, enter your billing and payment information.
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    Click next. In the lower right corner of the dialog box, click on "next."
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    Confirm purchase. The open dialog box will show the details of your order. Click on the button in the lower right to confirm your purchase.
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    Click on "Save." This starts the download process.
    1. You must have 30 MB of available space on your hard drive.
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    Select "Save and Run." This button is located in the open dialog box.
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    Follow the install prompts. During installation, you will receive a short series of prompts in the form of dialog boxes in the center of your screen. Follow all prompts to complete the installation process.
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    Click on the Start Menu. This menu is in the lower left of your screen.
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    Select the "Applications" dropdown. Scroll to MP4 Converter to launch the software.
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    Click on "Select Files." This appears in the upper left of the screen and is a round, orange button with a "+" in the center.
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    Select your MP4 file. A dialog box will open in the center of your screen. Scroll to the MP4 file you wish to convert.
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    Click on your file. This will highlight your file's name.
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    Press "Open." The button is located in the lower right of the dialog box.
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    Click on your file. Your MP4 file will appear in the list on the left side of the main screen.
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    Click on "Settings." This is a round, orange button in the upper right of the application's screen.
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    Select AVI/DivX. Under encoder for video file, click on AVI/DivX.
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    Select the output type. Click on: original picture size; video for mobile; or video for TV.
    1. Close the settings dialog box to return to MP4 Converter's main screen.
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    Click on "Convert." This button is located at the top, left-center of the application's window.
    1. Your new AVI file will be stored in a folder located on your PC's C: drive: C:Converted.
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    Go to the "Start" menu. This is in the lower left of your screen.
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    Search for your file. Type "Converted" into the search bar at the top of the "Start" menu.
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    Open the "Converted" folder. Click on "C:Converted" in the search results list.

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