How To It's possible to convert AVI to mp4 on mac.
A video file can be converted to an mp4 on mac.There are two video file formats.It's a little more universal than AVI.There are many free apps that can be used to convert files.The most popular is the handbrake.You can use the App Store to download Free MP4 Converter.
Step 1: Go to the App Store.
The App Store has a blue icon with a white capital "A".
Step 2: You can type in a free mp4 conversion.
The search bar can be found in the upper-right corner.
Step 3: Click here to get a free mp4 conversion.
The app has a blue and black image of film strips and a green banner that says "Free".
Step 4: Click to install the app.
After you click the "Get" button, there is a green button that says "Install App".
Step 5: Click on the file you want to add.
It can be found in the upper- left corner of the app.This will open a browser window.
Step 6: There is an AVI file.
The file browser window can be used to navigate to and select a file.The file will be highlighted.
Step 7: Click it to open.
The file browser window has a lower-right corner.This will open the file.
Step 8: Select from a list of video formats.
There is a pulldown menu next to "Profile" at the bottom of the app.
Step 9: Click to convert.
There is a blue button in the lower-right corner.The file will be converted to mp4 format.
Step 10: You can open the handbrake.
The app has an image of a pineapple and a drink.HandBrake for Mac can be downloaded.If you receive a message that says you can't open HandBrake because it's an app from an unknown source, open System Preferences and click Security and Privacy.Under "allow apps downloaded from:", click "open".
Step 11: Click to open source.
The button has an image of a clap board in the upper-right corner.This will open.
Step 12: Click to open the movie.
There is a ".avi" file extension at the end of any movie file.You can use the sidebar to the left or the pulldown menu at the top to navigate your Mac.Click the "open" button in the lower-right corner of the browser window.
Step 13: Next to "Format:" select "MP4 file"
"To select "MP4 file", use the pulldown menu next to "Format:".
Step 14: Click start.
The play triangle is at the top of HandBrake.The file will be converted to mp4.