What is a FLV file?
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.
Software that will open or convert FLV files
 | Final Media Player |  | Download Now |
| Free File Viewer | | Download Now |
| Any Video Converter | | Download Now |
| VLC media player |  | Download Now |
| RealPlayer | | Download Now |
Explanation
| Program has been verified by File.org to open FLV files. |
| Every day, thousands of users submit information to us about which programs they use to open certain types of files. Our users primarily use the above programs to open FLV files. |
Try a universal file viewer
In addition to the products listed above, I would suggest that you try a universal file viewer like Free File Viewer. It can open almost 100 different types of files - and very likely yours too » Free Download.
By B. Rasmusson (The File Expert)
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