Converting an AVI file to MP4 format on a Mac is really hard. This is because Mac does not support converting file formats as a standard feature and to do the conversion, you need to standalone software products.

AVI format is the most popular format for Windows users, while MP4 is the primary format for Macintosh users. Convert avi to mp4 files on the Mac, you need a video converter software for Mac and there is no other alternative to this.

I am outlining the basic steps you must follow to convert avi to mp4 on the Mac: -

1. First you download a video converter for Mac

2. After downloading, you need software in your system.

3. Now click “Add Files” button to add AVI files you want to convert to mp4 format in the program. This software supports batch conversion feature so it allows you to import many files at a time, allowing you to simultaneously convert.

4. After adding avi files from the software, go to the destination.You can convert AVI files to any popular video format for your iPod, iPhone, PSP, PS3, Cell Phone, Apple TV, Zune, Creative Zen, MP4 players and more. Since this tutorial we will convert avi to mp4 on the Mac, choose “MP4 format” as the destination format.

5. Now you must go to the folder where you want to save converted files. You can set the output folder to “Output” edit box and your desired folder by clicking the Browse button to select.

6. Now you are ready to convert the files. If you have all avi files into a single MP4 file, this feature is also supported. You just need to check “Merge into one file” option.

7. Click “Convert” button to start the conversion and the software will show you real-time progress bar. Once the conversion is done, you can use the converted files in the folder output in MP4 format and that’s it!

Now you can use these MP4 files anywhere on your Mac and it works perfectly. Not only can you convert avi to mp4 format on the Mac, but there are many, and many other formats supported. You can convert between many formats.