When multiple video formats such as MOV and MP4 coexist in a folder, manually converting them to AVI one by one can take a lot of time. This article uses HeSoft Doc Batch Tool as an example to explain how to use the "Convert Video to AVI" feature in a video tool to batch import video files, verify the file list, enter the save location settings, and complete unified output. The article includes before-and-after comparisons, specific operation steps, and precautions, making it suitable for material organization, office archiving, and batch delivery scenarios.
Many people encounter a similar situation when organizing video materials: a folder contains a dozen videos with seemingly similar file names but inconsistent extensions. Some are .mov, some are .mp4; some come from phones, others from cameras or different devices. They might play fine individually, but once it comes to office archiving, system uploading, material delivery, or a unified playback environment, you may be required to convert them all to AVI format. At this point, converting files one by one using traditional methods is not only repetitive, but you also have to reselect the file, confirm the format, and set the output location each time, making it extremely inefficient.
This article will focus on "batch video file to AVI conversion" and introduce how to use HeSoft Doc Batch Tool from the screenshots to perform batch video format conversion. This software is positioned as an office batch file processing tool, suitable for handling large volumes of repetitive file tasks. It covers not only common office files like documents, spreadsheets, PDFs, and images but also provides video tools for batch conversion of videos to MP4, AVI, MKV, MOV, and other formats. This article focuses on its "Convert Video to AVI" function, helping you unify the output of videos like MOV and MP4 into AVI.
Applicable Scenarios: Which Office Needs Are Suitable for Batch AVI Conversion?
In an office environment, video files are increasingly common. Training departments collect course recordings, marketing departments organize event materials, project teams archive on-site footage, and administrative or archival staff may need to keep videos as long-term project attachments. When video sources are inconsistent, format differences often affect subsequent use. For instance, some systems restrict upload formats; some playback devices have unstable support for MOV or MP4; certain delivery specifications require a unified extension; and some teams, for easier retrieval and backup, convert all videos from the same project to AVI.
If the number of videos is small, manual conversion has little impact. However, based on the screenshot, there is clearly more than one file pending, including d.mov, Video test 11.mov, Video test 15.mp4, Video test 17.mp4, xy.mp4, and others. For such mixed multi-file, multi-format scenarios, a batch processing approach is more suitable. The user only needs to select the AVI conversion task once in the software and then import all videos into the list, after which they can be processed in a unified workflow.
This method is especially suitable for these needs: unifying footage into AVI; converting MOV to AVI to adapt to a specific playback environment; converting MP4 to AVI to meet archiving standards; converting all videos in a folder at once; unifying video formats before submitting materials; and establishing a consistent file structure for subsequent editing, review, or backup.
Preview of Results: Mixed MOV and MP4 in the Same Folder Before Conversion
Before conversion, various video files can be seen in the folder. The screenshot indicates MOV at the top and MP4 at the bottom, showing these videos are not in the same format. The file thumbnails display different content, such as landscapes, cities, roads, seaside, and forests, and the file names also have different numbers. For users, while this folder can preserve the original materials, it is not conducive to unified management.
When file formats are mixed, several problems often arise during subsequent processing. For example, you might only discover during a system upload that some file formats don't meet requirements; after sending files to a colleague, their player might not be able to open certain MOV files; you have to repeatedly check the extension when archiving; and you need to group by format for batch copying or filtering. Using batch AVI conversion can resolve these scattered issues in advance.
This pre-processing screenshot indicates that the task involves not just converting a single video but dealing with a collection of videos with multiple extensions. Using the batch processing capability of the office software can organize this dispersed file state into a unified AVI output result.
Result Preview: All Files Become AVI After Conversion
After batch conversion, all output files in the post-processing screenshot are shown with the .avi extension. For example, the original d.mov corresponds to d.avi, Video test 15.mp4 corresponds to Video test 15.avi, and xy.mp4 corresponds to xy.avi. The main part of the file name is preserved, and the extension is unified to AVI, making batch verification very intuitive.
The unified folder is more suitable for office delivery and long-term storage. Users no longer need to distinguish which file is MOV and which is MP4 from a pile of files, nor worry about inconsistent formats within the same batch of materials. The AVI file list is neater and clearer for subsequent playback testing, material uploading, project archiving, or sharing with other colleagues.
Based on the conversion results, it is clear that batch processing is not simply renaming the extension but generating the corresponding AVI file through the software's video conversion process. After processing, users can go to the output directory to check the file quantity and names, confirming they correspond to the original list.
Step 1: Open the Video Tool and Navigate to the AVI Conversion Function
After launching HeSoft Doc Batch Tool , first look at the left-side function area. The software interface's left side is categorized by office processing type, including Home, Task Flow, All Tools, File Name, Folder Name, File Organizer, Word Tools, Excel Tools, PowerPoint Tools, PDF Tools, Text Tools, Image Tools, Video Tools, and More Tools. Since the processing objects here are video files, you need to click on Video Tools on the left.
After entering the Video Tools section, the right side will display multiple video conversion functions. The screenshot shows cards like "Convert Video to MP4," "Convert Video to AVI," "Convert Video to MKV," "Convert Video to MOV," etc. Here, you should select Convert Video to AVI. This card is marked with a red box and an arrow in the screenshot, indicating it is the core entry point for this batch processing.
The purpose of this step is to tell the software that the output target for this task is the AVI format. After selecting the correct function, subsequently imported MOV, MP4, and other videos will enter the same conversion task, avoiding the need for users to set the format individually for each file. For office scenarios requiring batch video format conversion, this method of selecting the task first and then importing files is clearer and helps reduce operational errors.
Step 2: Batch Import Videos After Entering the Task Page
After selecting "Convert Video to AVI," you will enter the corresponding task page. The top of the page displays the current function name, the left has a "Return to Main Panel" option, and the right has several operation buttons. The most crucial ones are Add Files and Import Files from Folder. These two entry points determine how to add videos pending conversion to the task list.
If you only need to select a few videos from multiple locations, you can click "Add Files." If all videos are already in the same folder, it is recommended to click "Import Files from Folder." The latter method better aligns with the batch processing concept, as it can add all relevant videos from a folder to the task at once, reducing repetitive selection actions. For a folder containing multiple MOV and MP4 files like the one in the screenshot, using folder import is usually more efficient.
After the import is complete, the software will display the files in a table. The table columns in the screenshot include Number, Name, Path, Extension, Creation Time, Modification Time, and Actions. The user can see the complete file location and also see mov and mp4 appearing in the extension column. This indicates that videos of different formats have been included in the same AVI conversion task and will be processed uniformly later.
Step 3: Check the File List and Confirm the Conversion Scope
Before batch converting videos to AVI, it is advisable not to rush to the next step but to first check the pending list. The biggest advantage of batch processing is efficiency, but the prerequisite is an accurate list. If you mistakenly import videos that don't need conversion, unrelated AVI files will appear in the output directory; if some materials are missed, they will need to be added and processed later.
When checking the list, you can approach it from four aspects. First, check the "Number" column to confirm the software has identified multiple records. Second, check the "Name" column to verify the file names belong to the current project or material pack. Third, check the "Path" column to confirm they come from the correct folder, not another directory with the same name. Fourth, check the "Extension" column to ensure the MOV and MP4 files needing conversion are all in the list.
The screenshot's right side also shows an action column, where each record corresponds to a delete-style button. If a file is found that should not be part of the conversion, it can be removed before starting the process. There are also operation entries like "Clear" in the upper right corner of the page; if the import scope is completely wrong, you can clear it and re-add files. For a large number of files, the page also provides pagination and a display count per page for easier batch verification.
Step 4: Click Next and Set the Save Location
After confirming the list is correct, click Next at the bottom of the page. As can be seen from the interface's process bar, the current task is divided into three segments: Step 1 is "Select records to process," Step 2 is "Set save location," and Step 3 is "Start processing." Therefore, after clicking Next, the software will guide the user to the save location setting step.
Setting the save location is crucial for batch conversion. It is recommended not to choose a temporary directory arbitrarily but to establish a clear output folder based on the project. For example, you could name the output directory AVI_Output, Converted_Videos, ProjectName_AVI, etc. The benefit of this is that the original MOV and MP4 files won't mix with the converted AVI files, making subsequent verification of quantity, compression and packaging, sending to colleagues, or system uploading more convenient.
If there are already AVI files with the same name in the output folder, it's advisable to back up or clean them up before starting processing to avoid confusing the results. Although the screenshot doesn't show the specific button names on the save location page, the process clearly includes "Set save location," so in actual operation, you simply need to follow the software's interface prompts to select a save directory.
Step 5: Start Processing and View the AVI Output Results
After completing the save location setting, proceed to "Start processing" in the workflow. In this phase, the software will batch convert the videos in the list to AVI according to the task settings. Since video files are usually large, processing time is affected by the number of files, video duration, computer performance, and disk read/write speed. During batch conversion, it's recommended to keep the software running, avoid moving the original files, and refrain from frequently modifying the output directory.
After processing is complete, open the save location to view the results. You should see a batch of files with the .avi extension, and the main part of the file names should generally correspond to the original videos. As shown in the post-processing screenshot, check for the existence of files like d.avi, Video test 11.avi, Video test 15.avi, xy.avi, etc. To ensure the results are reliable, it’s advisable to spot-check a few AVI files by playing them back to confirm they open normally.
If there are many original files, you can confirm whether all were output by checking the file count. For instance, the number of records in the import list should correspond to an equal number of AVI files generated in the output folder. If the count doesn't match, check the original list or output directory to see if any files failed to process or were saved to another location.
FAQ and Notes
1. Will batch video-to-AVI conversion overwrite the original files? Based on the workflow design, the software includes a "Set save location" step, which is typically used to specify a directory for saving output files. For safety, it is recommended to choose a separate output folder to preserve the original MOV and MP4 files, and archive or clean up only after confirming the AVI files are correct.
2. If a folder contains both MOV and MP4 files, do I need to convert them in two separate runs? Not necessarily. Based on the task list in the screenshot, the same task already includes videos with mov and mp4 extensions, and the processing results are uniformly avi. Therefore, in the "Convert Video to AVI" task, you can import these videos together and process them in a batch.
3. Why is it necessary to verify the path after importing? Office computers often have multiple project folders, possibly even videos with the same filename. Verifying the path helps avoid adding videos from the wrong project to the conversion task, which is especially important when files are frequently moved between the desktop, download directory, and shared drives.
4. How to quickly confirm the results after conversion? You can confirm this from three aspects: Check if the extension is .avi; Verify if the number of output files matches the import list; Spot-check if some files play normally. For officially delivered materials, it's advisable to at least sample-check a few files from the beginning, middle, and end.
5. Do I need to organize file names before batch processing? If the original file names are already clear, you can convert directly; if the file names are very messy, it's recommended to first organize the naming convention before performing the format conversion. This way, the converted AVI files will also be easier to identify.
6. Which is better: using "Add Files" or "Import Files from Folder"? It depends on how the files are organized. If you are only processing scattered files, "Add Files" is more flexible; if you need to process all videos in a folder, "Import Files from Folder" saves more time and better meets the efficiency goals of batch office processing.
Summary: Completing Multiple Video-to-AVI Conversions with a Single Workflow
The key to converting multiple video files to AVI in one go lies not in repeatedly performing individual conversion actions, but in establishing a batch processing workflow. Through HeSoft Doc Batch Tool , users can enter the Video Tools, select "Convert Video to AVI," and then use "Add Files" or "Import Files from Folder" to add MOV, MP4, and other videos to the task list. After verifying the names, paths, and extensions, click "Next," set the save location, and start the processing workflow to ultimately obtain unified AVI files.
This method is particularly suitable for office users who need to process large amounts of video materials. It reduces the repetitive work of individually selecting files and setting formats, and also makes the output results neater and easier to verify. If you are facing a folder containing multiple video formats, it's recommended to first organize the original files and then batch convert them to AVI following the steps in this article. For formal projects, you can first test the workflow with a small number of files, confirm the output is correct, and then perform the conversion for the entire batch of videos, balancing both efficiency and reliability.