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How to Convert AVI to MKV?
Follow these simple steps to convert AVI files to MKV in seconds:
Upload
Select or drag your AVI file to our online AVI to MKV converter.
Convert
Click the “Convert” button and let our tool transform your .avi file to .mkv in seconds.
Download
Save your newly converted MKV file to your device, ready to stream or share.
What is AVI?
AVI (Audio Video Interleave) is a multimedia container format developed by Microsoft in 1992. It stores both video and audio data, allowing synchronized playback. AVI files use less compression, resulting in larger file sizes compared to modern formats like MP4. It supports multiple codecs, affecting compatibility across devices. While still used, AVI is largely replaced by more efficient formats for online streaming.
What is MKV?
MKV (Matroska Video) is a flexible, open-source multimedia container format that can hold multiple video, audio, subtitle, and metadata tracks in a single file. It supports high-quality video and audio, making it ideal for HD content. Unlike other formats, MKV is not compressed, allowing better preservation of media quality. It is widely used for streaming, downloading, and storing movies, TV shows, and online videos. MKV is compatible with various media players, including VLC and MPC-HC.
AVI vs. MKV
AVI vs. MKV—let’s see which is better! Here's a detailed comparison:
Features
AVI
- File Extension
- .avi No
- Developer
- Microsoft No
- Compression Efficiency
- Low (Larger file sizes) No
- Compatibility
- Windows-focused, limited support on other platforms No
- Video Codec Support
- DivX, XviD, MPEG-4 No
- Audio Codec Support
- MP3, PCM, AC3 No
- Streaming Support
- Limited, not optimized for streaming No
- Metadata & Subtitles
- Basic metadata, limited subtitle support No
- Multi-Audio Track Support
- No No
- File Size
- Larger due to less compression No
MKV
- File Extension
- .mkv No
- Developer
- Matroska No
- Compression Efficiency
- High (Better compression, smaller file sizes) No
- Compatibility
- Wide compatibility across all major platforms No
- Video Codec Support
- H.264, H.265 (HEVC), VP9, AV1, MPEG-4 No
- Audio Codec Support
- AAC, AC3, DTS, FLAC, MP3, Opus No
- Streaming Support
- Better suited for streaming and high-quality playback No
- Metadata & Subtitles
- Supports advanced metadata, multiple subtitle tracks No
- Multi-Audio Track Support
- Yes No
- File Size
- Smaller with efficient compression No
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Start Streaming with Gumlet
Once you've converted your AVI file to MKV, why stop there? Gumlet helps you host, secure, and stream your videos effortlessly. Simply, follow the steps below:
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Video Processing
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Video Sharing
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