Questions, answered
Will converting my old AVI files make them smaller?
Usually much smaller. Early codecs like DivX, Xvid and MJPEG are far less efficient than H.264, so the same footage often converts to a fraction of the original size with no visible loss.
Why won’t my AVI play on modern devices?
Phones, TVs and browsers dropped support for the old codecs AVI files typically contain. The container is rarely the problem on its own — the codec inside is.
What are the horizontal lines on moving objects?
Interlacing, from footage recorded for CRT televisions. It needs deinterlacing to look correct on a modern screen; increasing the quality setting will not remove it.
Should I test before converting a long file?
Yes. Encode a short sample first — old footage often has surprises like odd frame rates or corruption, and a sample costs seconds against a full pass of minutes.
Can I convert several AVI files at once?
Use the batch convert tool for a folder of them. It applies the same settings to every file and processes them one after another.
