How can I convert mov files to avi free on Windows 11?

While the built-in Photos app on Windows 11 can be convenient for some basic video tasks, like an easy-export option for MOV to AVI, there are definitely downsides to using it for conversions.

The Photos app is primarily designed for viewing and basic editing rather than extensive format conversions. You might find that it doesn't support all the output formats you need, or the quality settings are pretty basic. So, if you're hoping for advanced options, you're out of luck. When you use the Photos app to export, you might not have as much control over the quality of the output. In my experience, the app can downscale video abruptly, leading to loss of clarity and detail, which is a bummer if you care about keeping your videos looking sharp.

This app isn’t really feature-rich. If you need to fiddle with things like bitrate, frame rate, or codecs, you’ll find the Photos app lacking. For someone who wants to tweak these settings for better output, it’s a dead end.

The Photos app can get a tad sluggish, especially if you’re working with large MOV files. While converting, it might freeze or take longer than a specialized tool, leading to frustration. There’s nothing worse than waiting for a file to convert just to find out it crashed halfway through!

When you export videos, the Photos app doesn’t always give you great options for renaming files or keeping them organized, which can be a hassle if you're converting multiple videos. You might end up with a bunch of files named “video” this and “video” that, making it tough to track your content.