This wikiHow teaches you how to transfer AVI video files to your iPhone or iPad. Apple's iOS devices don't have built-in support for the AVI format, but you can use a third-party app like VLC to sync and watch the video on a mobile device. Alternatively, you can convert the AVI file to a compatible video format such as MP4 or MOV, then sync the converted video to your device as usual.
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Method 1 of 2: Using VLC
Step 1. Download and install "VLC for Mobile" from the App Store
The VLC icon looks like an orange traffic funnel. Search for the app by its name in the App Store, then click the “ GET ” blue one to install it.
- VLC is a free, open source application that allows you to transfer and watch AVI videos. Most video player apps on iPhone or iPad don't support playing AVI format videos.
- You can find the VLC app directly at
- Alternatively, you can look for other third-party applications that support the AVI format such as Ace Player or X Player, then sync the video file via iTunes.
Step 2. Open the VLC app on your iPhone or iPad
Tap the orange and white traffic funnel icon on the home page or application folder to open it.
If you see the “Welcome” page, touch “ Done ” in the upper right corner of the screen.
Step 3. Tap the funnel icon at the top left corner of the screen
You can see this icon in the upper-left corner of the screen. A navigation menu will open on the left side of the screen.
Step 4. Touch and slide the Sharing via WiFi switch to the on or “On” position
The switch color will change to orange when active.
The device must be connected to a WiFi network for this feature to work
Step 5. Make a note of the IP address under the “Sharing via WiFi” switch
You can find the specific upload address under the orange switch once the switch is active.
For example, you might see an address like https://192.168.2.11 or
Step 6. Open a desktop internet browser on the computer
You can use a browser like Chrome, Firefox, or Safari.
Step 7. Open the IP address or upload it in the browser
Type the http address of the VLC mobile app into your desktop browser's address bar, then press Enter or Return on your keyboard.
You can upload compatible media files, including AVI files from your computer to your iPhone or iPad on this page
Step 8. Drag and drop the AVI file into the " Drop Files " area of the upload page
On your computer, drag the AVI file you want to send to your iPhone or iPad, then drop it into the VLC upload area of your desktop browser.
The AVI file will automatically be uploaded and transferred to your iPhone or iPad via a WiFi connection
Step 9. Open the VLC app on your iPhone or iPad
Once the file has been uploaded from your desktop browser, you can go back and search for the video in the VLC app on your phone or tablet.
Step 10. Tap the traffic funnel icon in the top left corner of the screen
A navigation menu will open on the left side of the screen.
Step 11. Touch All Files on the menu
It's the first option at the top of the screen, under the " Media Library " section. You can find all media files in this section.
Step 12. Touch the AVI video on the media library
The video will open in a full-time playback window. You can view and edit videos in this window whenever you want.
Method 2 of 2: Converting AVI Files To MP4 Files
Step 1. Go to https://convert-video-online.com on your computer
Type the address into the address bar of your computer's internet browser, then press Enter or Return on your keyboard.
- This service is a free online video converter. You can convert the AVI file to MP4 format and sync the converted video to your iPhone or iPad via iTunes afterwards.
- You can find other video converters online, such as https://www.onlinevideoconverter.com and
Step 2. Click the blue Open file button
A new file browsing window will open. Select the video you want to convert afterwards.
- Alternatively, you can click “ Google Drive " or " Dropbox ” on this page if you want to upload a video from your online storage space.
- You can track the progress of the upload via the blue bar that appears.
- The name and properties of the AVI video file will be displayed next to the " Open file " button after the upload is complete.
Step 3. Select mp4 on the "Video" tab
You can find a list of all available video and audio formats under the “ Open file " Make sure the option " mp4 "chosen here.
Alternatively, you can choose the format “ mov " Both MP4 and MOV are compatible with iOS devices.
Step 4. Click the Convert button
It's a blue button at the bottom of the page. The AVI file will be converted to an MP4 file.
Step 5. Click the Download link
You can see the link Download ” which is blue after the conversion process is complete. Click the button to download the MP4 video to your computer's “Downloads” folder.
Step 6. Sync MP4 videos to iPhone or iPad as usual
Once the file is converted to a compatible video format, you can sync your device and move the video, just as you would any other media file (eg music and pictures).
