What to know before converting FLV
FLV is a video container. Choose an output container and codecs that the destination device, editor or website supports.
- Add multiple videos and adjust the available video and audio codec settings before processing.
- FLV no longer plays in browsers; use VLC to view it, or convert it to MP4 for phones, editors and everywhere else.
Format guideWhat is a FLV file?
FLV (Flash Video) was the format of web video during the Adobe Flash era. Flash is now discontinued and modern browsers no longer play FLV, so old FLV clips usually need converting to MP4 to be watchable today.
How to open a FLV file
FLV no longer plays in browsers; use VLC to view it, or convert it to MP4 for phones, editors and everywhere else.