Convert your AVI videos to MKV format using our free online tool. MKV is a versatile container format that supports multiple audio and video tracks, subtitles, and chapters, making it ideal for high-quality video storage compared to the older AVI format. No Signup Required.
The AVI (Audio Video Interleave) format was developed by Microsoft in 1992 as part of their Video for Windows technology. Despite being over 30 years old, it remained popular for decades due to its simple structure that interleaves audio and video data. MKV (Matroska Video) is a more modern open standard container format that was first released in 2002. Unlike AVI, MKV can contain an unlimited number of video, audio, and subtitle tracks in a single file. Interestingly, MKV doesn't compress video itself but acts as a container that can hold virtually any codec. This flexibility makes it popular among video enthusiasts who want to preserve high-quality content with multiple audio tracks or subtitles in different languages.
Converting AVI to MKV involves a process called remuxing rather than transcoding when the original codecs are compatible with the MKV container. This means the video and audio streams can be extracted from the AVI container and placed into the MKV container without re-encoding, preserving 100% of the original quality. MKV supports a wider range of codecs than AVI, including modern ones like H.265/HEVC and AV1. The Matroska container also offers advanced features like chapter markers, segment linking, and robust error recovery. For video archivists, MKV's ability to store frame-accurate timestamps and support for lossless video codecs makes it an excellent choice for preservation. Additionally, MKV files can contain their own font files for subtitles, ensuring consistent appearance across different playback systems.
MKV is a versatile container format that supports multiple audio, video, and subtitle tracks in a single file. Converting AVI to MKV provides better flexibility, compatibility with modern players, and the ability to include additional features like chapters and metadata while maintaining high quality.
Our converter aims to maintain high quality during conversion from AVI to MKV. MKV is a container format that can preserve the original video quality, and our process is optimized to maintain the integrity of your content.
Conversion time depends on the original file size. Most conversions complete within a few minutes.
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The maximum video size limit for conversion is 10MB.