How to Convert MP4 file to AVI file

You can convert an MP4 file to an AVI file using various software tools available online. 

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do it using two popular options: 

VLC Media Player and HandBrake.

Using VLC Media Player:

Download and Install VLC: If you don't have VLC Media Player installed on your computer, you can download it for free from the official website: VLC Official Website.

Open VLC Media Player: Launch VLC Media Player on your computer.

Navigate to Media Converter: Go to the "Media" menu and select "Convert / Save" or press Ctrl + R.

Add MP4 File: Click on the "Add" button and select the MP4 file you want to convert.

Choose Output Format: After adding the file, click on the "Convert / Save" button.

Select AVI as Output Format: In the "Profile" dropdown menu, choose "Video - AVI" as the output format.

Choose Destination: Click on the "Browse" button to select where you want to save the converted AVI file.

Start Conversion: Once you've selected the output format and destination, click on the "Start" button to begin the conversion process.

Wait for Conversion: VLC will convert the MP4 file to AVI format. The time taken will depend on the size of the file and your computer's processing power.

Access Converted File: Once the conversion is complete, you can find the converted AVI file in the destination folder you selected.

Using HandBrake:

Download and Install HandBrake: If you don't have HandBrake installed on your computer, you can download it for free from the official website: HandBrake Official Website.

Open HandBrake: Launch HandBrake on your computer.

Import MP4 File: Click on the "Open Source" button and select the MP4 file you want to convert.

Choose Output Format: Under the "Output Settings" section, choose "AVI" from the "Container" dropdown menu.

Adjust Settings (Optional): You can adjust various settings like video codec, audio codec, quality, etc., according to your preferences.

Choose Destination: Click on the "Browse" button to select where you want to save the converted AVI file.

Start Conversion: Once you've selected the output format and destination, click on the "Start Encode" button to begin the conversion process.

Wait for Conversion: HandBrake will convert the MP4 file to AVI format. 

The time taken will depend on the size of the file and your computer's processing power.

Access Converted File: Once the conversion is complete, you can find the converted AVI file in the destination folder you selected.

These are the general steps you can follow to convert an MP4 file to AVI format using VLC Media Player or HandBrake. 

Make sure to follow the instructions carefully, and you should be able to convert your file successfully.