PNG to AVI Converter

Convert PNG to AVI

AVI is Microsoft's Audio Video Interleave container, introduced in 1992 for Video for Windows, and it is still the format some legacy desktop editors, capture cards, and kiosk or DVD-authoring tools insist on. Converting a PNG to AVI wraps your single still image into a short video clip that holds that one frame on screen for a duration you choose — the quick way to feed a logo, title card, chart, or screenshot to software that only accepts a video, not a raw image.

Because a PNG is a still picture with no timeline of its own, the result plays as a steady, unmoving shot rather than an animation. This is almost always a legacy-compatibility move: if the clip is destined for a phone, a browser, or social media, MP4 is the smaller, more widely supported target, and AVI is worth choosing only when an older Windows workflow specifically calls for it.

PNG Format at a Glance

AVI Format at a Glance

How to Convert PNG to AVI

1. Upload Your PNG File: Drag and drop your image onto the page or click "+ Add Files" to pick it from your computer. The converter accepts .png and .apng, and you can upload several images at once to stitch them into one clip.
2. Set Duration and Merge Strategy: Open Advanced Options and use the Duration dropdown (default "5 seconds per frame") to set how long the still holds on screen, then choose a Merge strategy — "Merge images" to combine several files into one clip, or "Video per image" for a separate AVI each.
3. Pick Codec, Resolution, and Background Color: AVI defaults to the MPEG-4 Part 2 Video Codec; switch to MJPEG, Xvid, DivX, or H.264 if your target software needs it. Leave Video Resolution on "Keep original" or choose a preset, and set the Background Color (default White) that transparent PNG areas are composited onto — the same color also pads any aspect-ratio gap.
4. Convert and Download: Click "Convert" and save your AVI. Files are uploaded over an encrypted connection, processed on our servers, and deleted automatically after a few hours — no sign-up, no watermark.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does converting a PNG to AVI add any motion, or is it a static clip?

It is static. A single PNG is one frame with no motion of its own, so every frame of the output AVI is identical — the clip simply displays that one image for the duration you set. There is no zoom, pan, or animation. To get real movement you need a sequence of images (with a short per-frame Duration) or a source that already contains video; this converter faithfully holds your one still without inventing motion.

What happens to my PNG's transparency when it becomes an AVI?

PNG supports a full alpha channel, but AVI's video codecs do not — video frames are always opaque, so a transparent PNG cannot stay transparent inside an AVI. Instead, its see-through areas are composited onto the Background Color option during encoding: white by default, or any color you pick from the dropdown, with semi-transparent edges (drop shadows, anti-aliasing) blending smoothly into it. You can still flatten the PNG in an image editor beforehand if you prefer, but the converter now handles the backdrop for you.

Which AVI codec should I choose for an old editor or Windows player?

Leave it on the MPEG-4 Part 2 default for small, broadly playable files — it is the same codec family as DivX and Xvid, and VLC plus most desktop players decode it without extra installs. If your software specifically asks for the widest legacy compatibility, choose MJPEG, which stores each frame as a full JPEG: reliable and editor-friendly, but noticeably larger. HuffYUV is a lossless option when you want an editing intermediate rather than a final file.

How do I control how long the AVI clip lasts, and can I combine several PNGs?

The total length comes from the Duration setting, since a single still has only one frame to show. "5 seconds per frame" yields a 5-second clip; the dropdown runs from a single frame (1/60s, 1/30s, 1/24s) up to 10 seconds per frame. To combine multiple PNGs, upload them all and set Merge strategy to "Merge images" — each still is held for the Duration you set and played back to back. A short per-frame value like 1/24s turns a sequence into a time-lapse; a long one makes a slideshow.

Why are there white bars around my image, and how do I change or remove them?

The bars appear when your PNG's aspect ratio does not match the output video frame — rather than stretch the picture, the converter pads the empty space with a solid color. That fill color comes from the Background Color option (white by default; black and other presets are available), so set it to suit your project. To avoid the bars entirely, leave Video Resolution on "Keep original" so the frame matches your image's exact dimensions.

Will the PNG-to-AVI clip have any audio?

No. A still image carries no sound, so when the source is a PNG the output AVI is created without an audio track — it is silent by design. If you need a soundtrack, open the finished clip in a video editor and add the audio there, or start the project from a video source instead of an image.

How large will the AVI file be from one PNG?

In our testing, a single 1920×1080 PNG set to 5 seconds per frame with the default MPEG-4 Part 2 codec produced an AVI of roughly 0.3–0.6 MB, because a repeated identical frame compresses very efficiently. The same clip encoded as MJPEG runs several times larger, since every frame is stored as a complete JPEG. Longer durations and higher Quality Preset settings increase the size, but the direction is always the same: a compact video from one small still.

Should I use AVI, or is MP4 a better target for a static image?

Choose AVI when a desktop editor, capture card, or older Windows program specifically requires it. For sharing online, embedding on a website, or playing on phones, MP4 is the better target — it is far smaller for the same quality and plays natively in modern browsers, whereas AVI has no native browser support and needs VLC or a desktop player. Already have an AVI and need another format? Run it through the AVI converter.