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Convert FLV to FLAC
Flash ended in 2020, so FLV videos no longer play on modern devices. FLAC compresses audio to roughly half size without losing any quality.
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- Batch conversion
Why convert FLV to FLAC?
To convert FLV files to FLAC, drop them on the counter above.
Most files convert in seconds: no queue, no email address, and the FLAC result saves straight to your computer or phone.
How to convert FLV to FLAC
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Add your FLV files
Drag your FLV files onto the counter or pick them with Choose files. You can add several at once.
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Check the settings
The defaults suit most cases. Change quality, size or other options if you like; after a change, one click converts again.
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Conversion starts by itself
Each file is converted to FLAC and its row is stamped CONVERTED.
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Download your FLAC file
Get the file with Download. With several files you can download them all as one ZIP.
FLV vs FLAC
| Property | FLV | FLAC |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Flash Video | Free Lossless Audio Codec |
| Type | Video | Audio |
| Compression | Lossy | Lossless |
| Created by | Macromedia / Adobe | Xiph.Org Foundation |
| Year | 2003 | 2001 |
| Extensions | .flv | .flac |
| MIME | video/x-flv | audio/flac |
About the formats
FLV
Flash Video
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.
FLAC
Free Lossless Audio Codec
FLAC is an open format that compresses audio to roughly half size without losing any quality. Music archivists and hi-fi listeners prefer it.
Frequently asked questions
Is converting FLV to FLAC free?
Yes, completely free. No account, no daily limit, no watermark and no queue.
Will the sound quality drop?
FLAC is lossless, so the soundtrack is carried over as it is.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes. It works on iPhone, iPad and Android, with no app to install.
Is there a file size limit?
There is no size limit set by us. Files of hundreds of MB convert too; very large files take longer and are handled more comfortably on a computer than on a phone.
Other conversions
| 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 | ||
| WAV | FLAC | lossless at half size | ||
| MP3 | FLAC | lossless at half size · MP3 recording | ||
| M4A | FLAC | lossless at half size · iPhone voice memo | ||
| AAC | FLAC | lossless at half size · raw AAC stream | ||
| OGG | FLAC | lossless at half size · Telegram voice message | ||
| OPUS | FLAC | lossless at half size · WhatsApp voice note |