FLV File - opening and understanding
Did your computer fail to open a FLV file? We explain what they are used for and recommend software that we know can open or otherwise handle your .FLV files.
What is a FLV file?
A .FLV file is a Flash Video file. Files having the .flv file extension are Flash Video files. This particular file format is used to deliver video content over the Internet.
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 saving expensive bandwidth.
Macromedia, which was acquired by Adobe, created the Flash video format, which became one of the first standards for video playback on the internet.
How to open FLV files
You will need a program compatible with the specific file you are trying to open, as different programs may use files with file extension FLV for different purposes.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different FLV openers which you will find listed below.
Suggest another file format using extension FLV
While we know of one file format using the .FLV file extension, there may be more. It is widespread that different programs use files with the same file extension for very different types of data. Please let us know if you are aware of a different kind of .FLV file.
Various viewers for this file format
These apps are known to open certain types of FLV files. Remember, different programs may use FLV files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
 | Final Media Player | User submitted |
 | Free File Viewer | User submitted |
 | Free File Converter | User submitted |
 | Aiseesoft FLV Video Converter | User submitted |
 | WavePad Sound Editor | User submitted |
 | Any Video Converter | User submitted |
 | WavePad Audio-Editor | User submitted |
 | Switch Sound File Converter | User submitted |
 | WinRAR | User submitted |
 | Any Video Converter Application | User submitted |
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