How to Convert AVI to Play on Your Phone
- 1). Determine what video file format your phone supports. The easiest way to do this is to consult your user manual. If you do not have a user manual, you can use an Internet search engine to find out the format. Most cell phones use the 3GP file format.
- 2). Choose a video conversion method. Several methods that convert video include third-party software and conversion websites. Media-convert.com is a free utility that will convert your AVI into a cell phone-friendly format.
- 3). Import the AVI file by clicking the "Browse" button on the top left-hand corner of the website.
- 4). Choose an output format from the drop-down menu about halfway down the page. Depending on your cell phone, this format may vary. However, the site allows you to convert to common cell formats like 3GP or MP4.
- 5). Convert the file by clicking the "OK" button located to the right of the output format drop-down menu.
- 6). Download the converted file. A link will appear when the file has been converted. Click this link and save the file.