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Counter FLV → 11 formats
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FLV was the format of web video in the Flash Player era. Drop your file and choose what it becomes.
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| Family | Give | → | Get | What you gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLV | MP4 | plays everywhere | ||
| FLV | MOV | Apple and video editors | ||
| FLV | WEBM | light video for the web | ||
| FLV | MKV | multiple audio and subtitles | ||
| FLV | AVI | works with old players | ||
| FLV | GIF | silent loop | ||
| FLV | MP3 | sound only, plays on every device | ||
| FLV | WAV | sound only, lossless, ready to edit | ||
| FLV | M4A | sound only, better than MP3 at the same size | ||
| FLV | OGG | sound only, open and royalty-free | ||
| FLV | FLAC | sound only, lossless at half size |
What is FLV?
FLV was the format of web video in the Flash Player era. Flash ended in 2020, so today these files usually need converting before they will play.
Old web videos and downloaded archives.
Strengths
- Small files, plentiful in old web archives
Weaknesses
- Does not play on modern devices or browsers
- Abandoned format
| Full name | Flash Video |
|---|---|
| Created by | Macromedia / Adobe |
| Year | 2003 |
| Extensions | .flv |
| MIME | video/x-flv |
| Family | Video |
Frequently asked questions
What is FLV?
FLV was the format of web video in the Flash Player era. Flash ended in 2020, so today these files usually need converting before they will play.
What is FLV used for?
Old web videos and downloaded archives.
Which formats can FLV be converted to?
On this page FLV files convert to MP4, MOV, WEBM, MKV, AVI, GIF, MP3, WAV, M4A, OGG, FLAC.
How long does a conversion take?
Most files convert in a few seconds. Long videos and documents with many pages can take a few minutes; the row shows the progress.