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Convert MP4 to FLV

With our free online converter, you can convert mp4 files to flv as well as a variety of other formats.

Converting your mp4 file to flv is easy with these steps.

Converting your flv file to mp4 is easy with these steps.

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Step 1

Upload mp4-file

You can select mp4 file you want to convert from your computer, Google Drive, Dropbox or simply drag and drop it onto the page.
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Step 2

Select «to flv»

Choose flv or any of the other 200+ supported formats you'd like to convert to.
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Step 3

Download your flv file

Please wait for the conversion to complete, then click on the download button to obtain your converted file in the flv format.

Converting mp4 to flv

Fast and easy
Simply drag and drop your mp4 files onto the webpage, and you'll be able to convert them to flv or over 250 different file formats, all without having to register, provide an email address, or include a watermark.
You don't need to worry about security.
As soon as you upload your mp4 files, we instantly delete them. Converted files are then deleted after 24 hours. Furthermore, we ensure that all file transfers are secure through advanced SSL encryption.
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You don't have to go through the hassle of installing any software. We handle all mp4 to flv conversions in the cloud, which means that none of your computer's resources will be used in the process.

MPEG-4 Video File

Extension.mp4
Category🔵 video
Programs
🔵 Microsoft Windows Media Player
🔵 VLC media player
🔵 MPlayer
🔵 Eltima Elmedia Player
🔵 Winamp
🔵 Apple QuickTime Player
🔵 Apple iTunes
Description🔵

MP4 is one of the popular digital multimedia formats. The original name is MPEG-4 Part 14. It is one of the most versatile digital multimedia formats because it can play both video and audio files.

Besides, you can use MP4 file formats for many other purposes, such as streaming over the Internet and storing still images.

The characteristics of MP4 files include but are not limited to:

  1. MP4 file formats are mostly preferred by users because of the versatile use that includes playing audio and video files.
  2. You can use MP4 to stream or watch live events over the Internet.
  3. MP4 file stores multiple data types, such as audio, video, scene descriptors, and object descriptors.
Technical details🔵

How to create and how to open an MP4 file

You can create an MP4 file by recording video with your device or by using certain software.

You can also use various converters to convert videos to MP4 file formats.

How to Open an MP4 File

Almost all the video players open an MP4 file because MP4 is a standardized digital file format.

You can open an MP4 file in several ways, such as using either the Windows Media PlayerorVLC Media Player.

Some of the others that can open the MP4 file are QuickTime (for macOS), MPlayer, VLC Media Player, and X Codec Pack.

Which other formats MP4 can be converted into and why

MP4 is widely used as a video file format because of the efficient video compression scheme that prevents data loss when converting.

Besides, you can use a lot of tools to seamlessly convert your MP4 file to another file format. Some of the popular video formats are:

  1. 1. m4w
  2. 2. mkw
  3. 3. mov
  4. 4. avi
  5. 5. flv

MP4 is supported by almost any device that is able to play video. However sometimes a user might need to convert it to another format. MKV is well known for being able to store a huge amount of information like dozens of audio streams and subtitles. WMV format provides better compression than MP4 does.

Developer🔵 Moving Picture Experts Group
MIME type
🔵 audio/mp4
🔵 video/mp4

Animated Flash Video File

Extension.flv
Category🔵 video
Programs
🔵 Microsoft Windows Photo Gallery Viewer
🔵 VideoLAN VLC Media Player
🔵 Windows Media Player
Main program🔵 FFDShow
Description🔵 This flash video format is defined by the Adobe systems and is commonly used for online videos. There are multiple users of the flash video format such as YouTube, Hulu, VEVO, Yahoo! and other services that you serf online on your iPhone, iPad, or laptop. One can access the flash video on various operating systems by enabling the Adobe Flash Player and web browser plugin or other third-party programs except for iOS.
Technical details🔵 FLV files use the H.263 standard under the Sorenson Spark (FourCCFLV1) codec, and there are various reasons for it, such as;
  • These are the first codec files that are supported by Flash Player.
  • The heavy usage throughout other versions being able to support this same codec.
The audio can be recorded over the video using a microphone and Nellymoser Asao codec. By using the bitmap tile and lossy compression while reducing color depth, the screen share is possible. But the primary difference is that the screen share done by the 2nd way is only compatible with Flash Player 8.
Developer🔵 Adobe Systems Incorporated
MIME type
🔵 video/x-flv

FAQ

❓ How do I change mp4 to flv?
To get started, either pick a file you want to convert from mp4 and select it or drag and drop it into the conversion tool. Next, select the desired format that you wish to convert your file to. Once you have selected the format, click the "convert" button and wait for the tool to finish converting your file.
⏳ What is the estimated time it will take to convert mp4 to flv?
Typically, image conversions only take a few seconds, so you can expect a speedy conversion when changing mp4 to flv.
🛡️ Can I trust OnlineConvertFree to convert mp4 to flv securely?
Absolutely! We take your security seriously, and guarantee the protection of your uploaded and converted files. No one will have access to your information since we delete all files once the conversion process is complete. You can trust that all types of conversions, including mp4 to flv, are 100% safe on OnlineConvertFree.
📱 Is it possible to convert mp4 to flv without having to install any software?
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