File Extension FLV

Information about FLV files and how to open them

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What is a FLV file (a file with file extension FLV)?

FLV stands for Flash Live Video. This particular file format is used to deliver video content over the Internet to a user's computer. The .flv file format allows for high rates of file compression while retaining a superior video quality. This allows the file creators to keep the file sizes manageable and makes it easier for viewers to watch .flv videos online.

While the Flash video format was created for Adobe, the FLV file format is an open-source format that can also be used by non-Adobe applications.

Popular websites that use the .flv format are YouTube, Google Video and Reuters.com.

Last updated July 23rd, 2011

Product(s) that play FLV files

Final Media Player will play FLV files. It is a free FLV player that can play a lot of other video formats too. Easy setup, it just works. Click to download.

Free File Converter will convert FLV files. It is a free FLV converter that will convert files for playback on mobile phones, game consoles, iPads, PCs, Macs etc. Hundreds of devices are supported. Click to download.

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