Convert Audio Video Interleave (.avi) to iPad Video (.ipad-video) online for free. Fast, secure video conversion with no watermarks or registration.
Upload your .avi file by dragging it into the upload area or clicking to browse.
Choose your output settings. The default settings work great for most files.
Click Convert and download your .mp4 file when it's ready.
AVI files commonly contain codecs incompatible with iPad's hardware video decoder — DivX, XviD, MJPEG, and MPEG-1 will not play in the native Videos app or Photos library. iPad supports H.264 (up to 4K on newer models, 1080p High Profile on older models) and H.265/HEVC in MP4 or MOV containers with AAC audio. Converting AVI to iPad Video re-encodes the content to match iPad's specific hardware decoding capabilities, ensuring smooth playback with proper battery efficiency.
iPad's hardware decoder is limited to specific codec profiles — H.264 Baseline/Main/High and HEVC Main. Software decoding of AVI codecs drains battery rapidly and may cause dropped frames. By converting to iPad Video format, you get hardware-accelerated playback that is smooth, battery-efficient, and compatible with AirPlay, AirDrop, and the native media player without installing VLC or other third-party apps.
FFmpeg decodes the AVI input and re-encodes to H.264 High Profile (Level 4.1 for iPad Air 2 and newer, Level 3.1 for older iPads) with AAC-LC audio at 160 kbps stereo. Resolution is set to 2048x1536 for iPad-native retina or downscaled to 1080p for optimal file size. The faststart flag repositions the moov atom for instant playback. Frame rate is preserved up to 30 fps (60 fps for iPad Pro models).
iPad's retina display makes compression artifacts visible, so the converter uses higher bitrates (5–12 Mbps for 1080p, 15–20 Mbps for retina resolution). The result is visually excellent on iPad screens. H.264 High Profile provides roughly 15% better compression than Baseline at the same quality level.
| Device | AVI | iPad Video |
|---|---|---|
| Windows PC | Native | Partial |
| macOS | Partial | Partial |
| iPhone/iPad | Partial | Partial |
| Android | Partial | Partial |
| Linux | Partial | Partial |
| Web Browser | No |
Resolution: 1920x1080
Bitrate: 8-12 Mbps
H.264 recommended for fast processing
Resolution: 1080x1080
Bitrate: 3.5 Mbps
Square or 9:16 for Reels
Resolution: 1080x1920
Bitrate: 4 Mbps
9:16 vertical, under 60s ideal
Resolution: 1280x720
Bitrate: 5 Mbps
Under 140s, 512MB max
Resolution: 960x540
Bitrate: 2 Mbps
16MB limit for standard, 64MB for document
Resolution: 1280x720
Bitrate: 4 Mbps
AVI to iPad Video conversion ensures your content plays natively on any iPad model with optimal quality and battery efficiency. No third-party apps needed — just transfer and play.
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Mindenhol mukodik
| No |
8MB free, 50MB Nitro
Barmely bongeszo, barmely eszkoz
| Jellemzo | AVI | iPad Video |
|---|---|---|
| Teljes nev | Audio Video Interleave | iPad Compatible Video |
| Kiterjesztes | .avi | .mp4 |
| Leginkabb ajanlott | Windows native | iPad optimized |