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How the two formats differ on the things that change your result.
| Specification | AVI (source) | MOV (result) |
|---|---|---|
| Container | RIFF AVI | QuickTime |
| Developed by | Microsoft | Apple |
| Introduced | 1992 | 1991 |
| Video codecs | MPEG-4 Part 2, DivX, Xvid | H.264, H.265, ProRes |
| Audio codecs | MP3, PCM, AC-3 | AAC, ALAC, PCM |
| Max resolution | Full HD (1080p) | 8K UHD |
| Typical bitrate (1080p) | 2–12 Mbps | 10–60 Mbps |
| Multiple audio tracks | Yes | Yes |
| Subtitle tracks | Not supported | Embedded (soft) subtitles |
| Chapter markers | No | Yes |
| Streaming optimized | No | Yes |
| Licensing | Patents expired | Patent-licensed |
| Plays natively on | Native: Windows · Needs a player: macOS, iOS, Android, Smart TVs | Native: macOS, iOS · Needs a player: Web browsers, Windows, Android, Smart TVs |
| Best for | legacy archives, Windows media libraries | video editing, the Apple ecosystem, camera footage |
The video stream has to be fully re-encoded: AVI typically carries MPEG-4 Part 2, and MOV expects H.264. That means a real transcode, so allow for processing time and a small generational quality cost.
MOV is built for streaming and progressive download, so the result starts playing before it has fully loaded, which the source format does not do well.
Compatibility is the main win here: MOV plays natively on macOS and iOS, where AVI needs a separate player, so the result works without asking anyone to install anything.
At 1080p, AVI typically runs around 7 Mbps while MOV sits near 35 Mbps, which is the main driver of the size difference you will see.
This is an older container, introduced in 1991, and browsers will not play it directly. It is best suited to archival or a dedicated player.
This page converts AVI video, stored in the RIFF AVI container since 1992, into MOV, which uses QuickTime and dates from 1991. The codecs each container accepts decide whether the picture has to be re-encoded.
AVI comes from Microsoft and dates to 1992. It usually holds MPEG-4 Part 2, DivX, or Xvid video with MP3, PCM, or AC-3 sound, and those streams set the ceiling for anything converted out of it.
MOV comes from Apple and dates to 1991. It holds H.264, H.265, or ProRes video alongside AAC, ALAC, or PCM audio, and without installing anything it plays on macOS and iOS.
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