{"id":8688,"date":"2015-01-29T02:42:53","date_gmt":"2015-01-29T02:42:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.leawo.org\/entips\/?p=8688"},"modified":"2020-06-15T02:12:45","modified_gmt":"2020-06-15T02:12:45","slug":"how-to-convert-camcorder-avchd-videos-to-avi-format","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/entips\/how-to-convert-camcorder-avchd-videos-to-avi-format.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Convert AVCHD to AVI with AVCHD to AVI Converter?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>&ldquo;How do I convert AVCHD to AVI? This is driving me literally INSANE!  I want to edit my clips on windows media player, and this stupid format is  making my life a living hell. Does anyone know of a converter that converts  camcorder AVCHD videos to AVI format? Thanks people.<\/em><em>&rdquo; <\/em><\/p>\n<p>The AVCHD file extension may be .M2TS,  .M2T, .MTS, .TS, .TR, .TP, .TRP, .TOD, .MOD, etc. To convert AVCHD to AVI  format, you need a video converter that recognizes these formats, i.e. an AVCHD  to AVI converter. Here we show you four effective ways to convert AVCHD to AVI.  Previously, we have showed you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/how-to-convert-avchd-videos-to-mov-on-mac-for-quicktime-imovie-and-final-cut-pro.html\">how  to convert AVCHD to MOV on Mac <\/a>for editing or playing AVCHD file on  QuickTime, iMovie, and Fina Cut Pro.<\/p>\n<div class=\"anchor-list-dark\" >\n<ul>\n<li> <a href=\"#part1\">Part 1: Something About AVCHD and AVI<\/a> <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"#part2\">Part 2: Convert AVCHD to AVI with Leawo AVCHD to AVI Converter<\/a> <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"#part3\">Part 3: Convert AVCHD to AVI with Any Video Converter<\/a> <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"#part4\">Part 4: Convert AVCHD to AVI with Zamzar<\/a> <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"#part5\">Part 5: Convert AVCHD to AVI with ClipConverter<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-part pl20 mt10\" id=\"part1\">Part 1: Something About AVCHD and AVI<\/h2>\n<h3>What Is AVCHD File?<\/h3>\n<p>Fully named as Advanced Video Codec High  Definition, AVCHD is a format for the HD camcorder and camera recording and  playback. AVCHD is a form of video compression (MPEG-4 AVC\/H.264 (AVC) video)  that allows the large data files created by HD video recording to be captured  and saved on digital media such as hard disk drives and flash memory cards, or  DVD disc.<\/p>\n<h3>What Is AVI File?<\/h3>\n<p>Fully named as Advanced Video Codec High  Definition, AVCHD is a format for the HD camcorder and camera recording and  playback. AVCHD is a form of video compression (MPEG-4 AVC\/H.264 (AVC) video)  that allows the large data files created by HD video recording to be captured  and saved on digital media such as hard disk drives and flash memory cards, or  DVD disc.<\/p>\n<h3>Advantage of Converting AVCHD to AVI:<\/h3>\n<p>Choice of codecs means you can achieve  higher rate compression after converting AVCHD to AVI format. In other word,  you can shrink an over-large AVCHD file to 4x smaller AVI file. But, the video  quality is hard to distinguish by your naked eyes.<\/p>\n<p>AVI can be played and edited in mainstream  media players and editing software. After converting AVCHD to AVI format, you  are enabled to play AVCHD video on Windows PC (Windows Media Player), play  AVCHD on Mac (QuickTime or VLC Media Player), and other platforms.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-part pl20 mt10\" id=\"part1\">Part 2: Convert AVCHD to AVI with Leawo AVCHD to AVI Converter<\/h2>\n<p>Among so many video converters,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/video-converter\/\">Leawo Video Converter<\/a>&nbsp;is  the best AVCHD to AVI converter that could convert AVCHD videos to AVI format  in only a few clicks without quality loss yet at a high speed. Its Mac  counterpart&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/video-converter-mac\/\" target=\"\/Users\/panjiamin\/Documents\\x\/_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Leawo Video Converter for Mac<\/a>&nbsp;allows  Mac users to convert AVCHD to AVI on Mac. In addition to converting AVCHD to  AVI, this video converter can convert video and audio files of more than 180  formats including &nbsp;Common Video (MP4, H.265 MP4, MKV, H.265 MKV, MOV,  etc.), Common Audio (AAC, AC3, WAV, MP3, WMA, FLAC, etc.), HD Video (HD MP4, HD  AVI, HD TS, HD VOB, etc.), and 4K Video (4K MP4 and 4K MKV).&nbsp;Equipped with  an easy-to-use interface, this professional video converter does not require  any technique expertise, and powered by leading-edge coding technology, this  video converter is able to convert video at 6 times faster speed. Besides video  input and output, this converter also supports audio input and output, and even  allows you to convert video file to audio file. In other words, you can make  use of Leawo Video Converter to extract audio file from video file. <\/p>\n<p>Leawo Video Converter is equipped with an  internal video editor and player for you to edit video files, including video  trimming, adding watermark, video cropping, adding video effect, turning 2D  video to 3D, and removing video noise. At the same time, the internal video  player allows you to play video files after video importing.<\/p>\n<p>Download and install Leawo Video Converter  on your computer, and follow the guide below to convert AVCHD to AVI on Mac.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/downloads\/video-converter.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/images\/icon\/Trial_win1.png\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/downloads\/video-converter-mac.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/images\/icon\/Trial_mac1.png\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Step 1. Import Source AVCHD Files<\/h3>\n<p>Launch Leawo Video Converter, go to the  &ldquo;Convert&rdquo; tab, and click &ldquo;Add Video&rdquo; button on the sub-menu to load your source  AVCHD files. Alternatively, you can directly drag and drop AVCHD files into the  program interface. After AVCHD files are imported, you could play back source  video files, select subtitles and audio tracks from source AVCHD files, add  external subtitles to loaded video files, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/video-converter-mac\/edit.html\">edit loaded video  files<\/a>, etc.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/add-source-avchd-file-01.png\" onClick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/add-source-avchd-file-01.png\" title=\"add-source-avchd-file-01\" alt=\"add-source-avchd-file-01\" width=\"\" height=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"><\/a><\/div>\n<h3>Step 2. Set AVI as Output Format<\/h3>\n<p>Click the drop-down box named &ldquo;MP4 Video&rdquo;  by default next to the &ldquo;Add Photo&rdquo; button. On the drop-down list, select  &ldquo;Change&rdquo; option. Then on the popup Profile window, select &ldquo;AVI&rdquo; from &ldquo;Format&rdquo;  column as output format. <\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/set-avi-as-output-format-02.png\" onClick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/set-avi-as-output-format-02.png\" title=\"set-avi-as-output-format-02\" alt=\"set-avi-as-output-format-02\" width=\"\" height=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Note: If you need, you could click the  &ldquo;Edit&rdquo; button on the drop-down profile setting box to adjust video and audio  parameters like video codec, aspect ratio, frame rate, resolution, audio codec,  bit rate, channel, sample rate, etc.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/adjust-video-and-audio-parameters-03.png\" onClick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/adjust-video-and-audio-parameters-03.png\" title=\"adjust-video-and-audio-parameters-03\" alt=\"adjust-video-and-audio-parameters-03\" width=\"\" height=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"><\/a><\/div>\n<h3>Step 3. Convert AVCHD to AVI<\/h3>\n<p>Click the big green &ldquo;Convert&rdquo; button on the  sub-menu bar next to the format setting drop-down box. Then, on the popup  sidebar, set output directory. After setting output directory, click the  &ldquo;Convert&rdquo; button right below. Leawo Video Converter would start to convert AVCHD  to AVI immediately.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/convert-avchd-to-avi-04.png\" onClick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/convert-avchd-to-avi-04.png\" title=\"convert-avchd-to-avi-04\" alt=\"convert-avchd-to-avi-04\" width=\"\" height=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"><\/a><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-part pl20 mt10\" id=\"part3\">Part 3: Convert AVCHD to AVI with Any Video Converter<\/h2>\n<p>Any Video Converter is a simple, all-round  video converter. It supports high-speed and quality-lossless conversion,  allowing conversion in several video formats, and it can convert videos  including DivX, XviD, MOV, RM, RMVB, MPEG, VOB, DVD, WMV, AVI to MPEG-4 format  into your iPod, PSP, MP4, mobile phone or other video playback tools. At the  same time, it supports to output audio format as well. Check out the guide  below to convert AVCHD to AVI with Any Video Converter.<\/p>\n<p>Step 1. Download and Install Any Video  Converter<br \/>\nIt takes only a few minutes to download and  install Any Video Converter. If you are using Mac version, you can download and  install Mac counterpart of Any Video Converter.<\/p>\n<p>Step 2. Add Videos for Conversion<br \/>\n  Launch the program you just installed. As  you can see from the operator interface, there are many options to choose from,  such as &quot;Convert Video&quot;, &quot;DVD Burning&quot;, &quot;Recording  Video&quot;, &quot;Playing Video&quot;. You can drag the AVCHD file directly  into the converter, or click the green &quot;Add Video&quot; button to browse  and select targeted AVCHD video file on your PC.<\/p>\n<p>Step 3. Choose AVI as Output Format<br \/>\n  After importing the AVCHD video file, you  need to click the drop-down box named &quot;select output profile&quot;, then  select &quot;Video Files&quot; and click &quot;AVI&quot;. The format of the  output is set.<\/p>\n<p>Step 4. Convert and Enjoy AVI Video<br \/>\n  After all the parameters are set, click  &quot;Convert Now!&quot; to convert AVCHD to AVI, and wait a few minutes, you  can get AVI format video.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/any-video-converter-05.png\" onClick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/any-video-converter-05.png\" title=\"any-video-converter-05\" alt=\"any-video-converter-05\" width=\"\" height=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"><\/a><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-part pl20 mt10\" id=\"part3\">Part 4: Convert AVCHD to AVI with Zamzar<\/h2>\n<p>As a free online video converter, Zamzar could  offer free online file conversion service that could help you convert AVCHD to  AVI online and free. The steps are easy to follow, and most importantly, the  solution is totally free and you don\u2019t need to download a program on your  desktop.<\/p>\n<p>Step 1. Import AVCHD Files into Zamzar<br \/>\nVisit the official website of Zamzar, and  then we need to import AVCHD\u00a0 file by  clicking &ldquo;Add Files&rdquo;.<\/p>\n<p>Step 2. Choose Output Format<br \/>\n  After importing source AVCHD video file, we  can choose a variety of formats as output. To convert AVCHD to AVI, you need to  choose &ldquo;AVI&rdquo; as output format. <\/p>\n<p>Step 3. Download File after Conversion Is  Complete<br \/>\n  Click &ldquo;Convert Now&rdquo; after output format is  set. After a few seconds of transmission, the conversion is complete. At this  time, a new interface will pop up asking you to download or select another  operation. Click &ldquo;Download&rdquo; to get converted result in AVI container format.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/zamzar-06.png\" onClick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/zamzar-06.png\" title=\"zamzar-06.png\" alt=\"zamzar-06.png\" width=\"\" height=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"><\/a><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-part pl20 mt10\" id=\"part4\">Part 5: Convert AVCHD to AVI with ClipConverter<\/h2>\n<p>ClipConverter allows you not only to  convert video files, but also to download video files online. It supports  YouTube (HD, 720p, 1080p, 4K), Vimeo, Facebook Video and many more. You can  upload your local video file for converting or just paste the URL of your  source video. Check out to<strong> <\/strong>convert AVCHD to AVI online with  ClipConverter.<\/p>\n<p>Step 1. Add Source AVCHD File<br \/>\nIf you have URL, paste URL of your source  AVCHD file. Instead, you can upload your local AVCHD file.<\/p>\n<p>Step 2. Choose AVI Output<br \/>\n  Select AVI\u00a0  format and then choose the quality (720p, 1080p, 2k, 4k) for the  conversion.<\/p>\n<p>Step 3. Start to Convert AVCHD to AVI<br \/>\n  Click &ldquo;Start&rdquo; to begin conversion process.  After a while, you can download the converted file in AVI format.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/clipconverter-07.png\" onClick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/clipconverter-07.png\" title=\"clipconverter-07\" alt=\"clipconverter-07\" width=\"\" height=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&ldquo;How do I convert AVCHD to AVI? This is driving me literally INSANE! I want to edit my clips on windows media player, and this stupid format is making my life a living hell. Does anyone know of a converter &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/entips\/how-to-convert-camcorder-avchd-videos-to-avi-format.html\">Read more &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[335,270],"tags":[14],"class_list":["post-8688","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-convert-video","category-video-to-video","tag-video-converter"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"views":4401,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/entips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8688","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/entips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/entips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/entips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/entips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8688"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/entips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8688\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/entips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8688"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/entips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8688"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/entips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8688"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}