How to convert GIF to AVI
To convert GIF to AVI, upload your GIF file, choose AVI as the output format and press Convert. The finished AVI file is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds, free, with no watermark and no sign-up. Your file is deleted from our server about 30 minutes after the conversion.
This free online converter turns GIF image files into AVI in your browser, with no software to install and no watermark. The conversion runs on our server using open-source tools, and the result is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds. Your GIF file is deleted automatically about 30 minutes after the conversion.
Why convert GIF to AVI?
- Plays on very old software and hardware
- Simple structure
- Accepted by many classic DVD and USB players
- Opens in: Windows, VLC, many older TVs, DVD players and car media players
What to expect from this conversion
- A video made from a GIF is usually 5 to 20 times smaller and plays smoothly. Many sites and chat apps now prefer MP4 over GIF for that reason.
- GIFs have no sound, so the video has no audio track.
GIF vs AVI
| Property | GIF | AVI |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Graphics Interchange Format | Audio Video Interleave |
| Released | 1987, CompuServe | 1992, Microsoft |
| Family | Image | Video |
| Opens in | every browser, chat app and social platform | Windows, VLC, many older TVs, DVD players and car media players |
| Best for | short looping animations and memes; simple icons | older DVD or USB players; legacy editing software |
Steps to convert GIF to AVI
- Drop your GIF file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that AVI is selected as the target format and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then save the new AVI file to your device when it finishes.
Tips for the best result
- MP4 plays everywhere, WEBM is smaller on the web.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert GIF to AVI?
Drop your GIF file on the converter, confirm that AVI is the target format and press Convert. When it finishes, press Save to device or download the AVI file. No account or software is needed.
Is the GIF to AVI converter free?
Yes. It is free, with no watermark, no sign-up and no limit on how many files you convert. The site is supported by ads.
What should I know before converting GIF to AVI?
A video made from a GIF is usually 5 to 20 times smaller and plays smoothly. Many sites and chat apps now prefer MP4 over GIF for that reason. GIFs have no sound, so the video has no audio track.
Why convert a GIF to AVI?
Video is far smaller than GIF and plays more smoothly. It is also easier to upload and share.
Which programs open AVI files?
AVI files open in Windows, VLC, many older TVs, DVD players and car media players.
How large a file can I convert?
Up to 60 MB per file. Files are deleted from the server about 30 minutes after conversion, and no one looks at them.