Opening FLV files
Did your computer fail to open a FLV file? We explain what FLV files are and recommend software that we know can open or convert your FLV files.
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, convert or fix FLV files
Windows
Final Media PlayerVerifiedProgram has been verified by file.org to work with FLV files.
Free File ViewerVerifiedProgram has been verified by file.org to work with FLV files.
Free File ConverterVerifiedProgram has been verified by file.org to work with FLV files.
Aiseesoft FLV Video ConverterVerifiedProgram has been verified by file.org to work with FLV files.
Any Video ConverterVerifiedProgram has been verified by file.org to work with FLV files.
RealPlayer CloudVerifiedProgram has been verified by file.org to work with FLV files.
IrfanViewVerifiedProgram has been verified by file.org to work with FLV files.
MediaMonkeyVerifiedProgram has been verified by file.org to work with FLV files.
VideoLAN VLC media playerVerifiedProgram has been verified by file.org to work with FLV files.
K-Lite Codec PackVerifiedProgram has been verified by file.org to work with 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 over 200 different types of files - and very likely yours too! Download Free File Viewer.
