Convert AVI to MTV online for budget MP4 players that can't play DivX or Xvid. Upload files up to 20GB and download the converted result in a few clicks.
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HOW IT WORKS
Three steps, no account, nothing to install.
01
Upload your AVI files
Drag in .avi files with DivX, Xvid, MJPEG or other common video.
02
Convert to MTV
Start the conversion. The picture is turned into the uncompressed 16-bit frames MTV players read, and the sound into MP3.
03
Download the MTV
Download each MTV and copy it to the player's video folder.
AVI
AVI is Microsoft's 1992 video container, common for DivX and Xvid files, old camcorders and webcam recordings.
MTV
MTV is a basic video format for budget MP4 players, storing raw 16-bit picture frames next to an MP3 soundtrack.
FILE FORMATS
SOURCE
Audio Video Interleave was Windows' standard video container through the 1990s and 2000s. AVI files from that era usually hold DivX or Xvid video with MP3 sound, while cameras and webcams wrote Motion JPEG. AVI has no proper support for subtitles or modern codecs, and browsers and phones don't play it.
TARGET
MTV is one of the formats Chinese-made portable players used in the late 2000s, before H.264 hardware became cheap. The picture is a series of uncompressed 16-bit frames and the sound is plain MP3, so a weak player chip can show it without decoding video. That simplicity makes MTV files large for their small resolution.
| Feature | AVI | MTV |
|---|---|---|
| Developed by | Microsoft | Budget player makers |
| File extension | .avi | .mtv |
| Usual video codec | DivX, Xvid, MJPEG, H.264 | Uncompressed 16-bit frames |
| Usual audio codec | MP3, AC-3, PCM | MP3 |
| Subtitles | No (external files) | No |
| Best for | Older PCs and DVD players | Older MTV-format MP4 players |
| Plays on phones and browsers | Desktop players; not browsers | Those players only |
USE CASES
When a video needs to play on an MTV-format portable player.
Load DivX and Xvid films onto an MTV player
Convert AVI videos you own for a player that only reads MTV.
Replace a lost converter disc
MTV players came with a Windows tool on CD. Use the browser instead.
Revive an old MP4 player
Use a player from a drawer again with your AVI collection.
Make a simple player for a child
Load short AVI cartoons onto a basic MTV player.
Prepare camcorder clips
Old camcorder AVIs become MTV for a pocket player.
Play music videos on a cheap player
Convert AVI music videos for an MTV player.
Watch lessons offline
Load AVI lessons onto a player for travel or study.
Test a player you bought secondhand
Convert one clip to see if it plays.
Avoid old Windows-only software
Skip converters that won't install on Windows 10 or 11.
Load clips on a card for a trip
Prepare a few clips for a long journey.
SUPPORTED FILES
AVI files with common codecs are supported.
The most common AVI files from the 2000s.
Camera and capture-card files.
Sound is converted to MP3 for the MTV file.
MTV files are large, so shorter clips are easier to fit on the player.
Upload a batch and download the MTV files as a ZIP.
TROUBLESHOOTING
MTV players vary, so check these first.
01
MTV stores every frame uncompressed, so even a short clip takes a lot of space. That is how the format works.
02
Copy the MTV into the player's video folder and keep the file name short, with plain English characters.
03
MTV players expect a fixed screen size that differs between models. If the picture looks wrong, your player may need a different MTV size from its maker's tool.
04
Older players read uncompressed frames from slow memory cards. Try a faster microSD card or a shorter clip.
05
Check the player's volume and that the original video has sound.
06
Some players use AMV instead of MTV. Check the manual, and try our AMV converters if that's the case.
Budget MP4 players came with their own Windows converter on a mini CD or a download page. dragdropdo turns AVI into MTV in the browser, so you don't need to find that old program.
| What matters | dragdropdo | The Player's Bundled Converter |
|---|---|---|
| Nothing to install | ✓Yes. Runs in any modern browser. | ~Yes, usually an old Windows-only installer. |
| Works on phones and tablets | ✓Yes. Desktop, Android, iPhone and iPad. | ~No. Windows only. |
| Batch conversion | ✓Yes. Add many files and download one ZIP. | ~Some do. Many handle one file at a time. |
| Share finished files | ✓Yes. Send a unique link from the result page. | ~You upload and share the files yourself. |
| Pricing | ✓Free with daily limits. $2.99 or $6.99 passes for unlimited use, no monthly plan. | ~Free with the player, if you still have the disc. |
| Runs on current Windows, Mac and phones | ✓Yes. Any modern browser. | ~Often fails on Windows 10 and 11, and there is no Mac version. |
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WHY DRAGDROPDO
Convert AVI to MTV in your browser, with nothing to install and nothing kept after 24 hours.
Private by default
Files are encrypted in transit and deleted from our servers automatically after 24 hours.
No install required
Convert in any modern browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iPhone or iPad. No app and no sign-up wall.
Big files and batches
Upload files up to 20GB each, add several at once, and download the results one by one or as a ZIP.
Share & download
Save finished files to your device or pass them on with a share link from the result page.
MORE AVI TOOLS
AVI (Audio Video Interleave) is a multimedia container format introduced by Microsoft. It enables the synchronization of audio and video streams effectively, supporting various codecs for diverse media playback. Ideal for high-quality video recording, AVI files deliver impressive visual and audio fidelity, making them a preferred choice for multimedia enthusiasts and professionals alike.
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