FLV File Extension

FLV file extension is created by Adobe, also known as Flash Video File. FLV has been classified as Common File Types. This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open FLV files in Adobe Flash Player program.

Flash Video File Type

What is a FLV File Type?

FLV is an open format that is supported also by programs not-Adobe / Macromedia. You can export FLV files from QuickTime Pro or d' other applications that can export to the QuickTime file format.

The animation was previously known as Flash, which was developed at l' origin by Macromedia, then merged with Adobe in 2005. In 2016, Flash became Animated.

Free online FLV Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .FLV (Flash Video File) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to FLV, merge, split and compare the FLV files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

FLV Converter

Open FLV

Edit FLV

Compare FLV Files

Merge FLV Files

Split FLV Files

FLV Metadata Viewer

FLV Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Flash Video File .FLV File Extensions while opening the .FLV files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open FLV Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Flash Video File on your system such as Adobe Flash Player.
2. Associate default Adobe Adobe Flash Player program for *.flv (Flash Video File) files.
   
   

   Associate FLV Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.FLV (e.g example.flv) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Adobe Adobe Flash Player program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .flv files.
   
   

   Associate FLV Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.FLV (e.g example.flv) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Adobe Adobe Flash Player program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Adobe Flash Player extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related FLV File Extensions

FLV default file extension is .FLV and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for FLV File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the FLV files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open FLV File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	Adobe Acrobat DC 2019 for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	Blackmagic Design Fusion 000 for Windows	Paid	Blackmagic Design Fusion
	Adobe Captivate 2019 for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	Attractor Mobile Software Codec Packs 1 for Windows	Commercial	Attractor Mobile Software
	Adobe Dreamweaver 2020 for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	Wondershare Filmora 9 for Windows	Commercial	Wondershare
	Adobe Flash CC for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	Adobe Flash Player 26 for Windows	Freeware	Adobe
	Gretech GOM Player 2 for Windows	Freeware	Gretech
	Samsung Kies 3 for Windows	Freeware	Samsung
	XBMC Foundation Kodi 14 for Windows	Open Source	XBMC Foundation
	JRiver Media Center 19 for Windows	Freeware	JRiver
	Media Player Classic 1 for Windows	Open Source	Media Player Classic
	MPlayer 1 for Windows	Open Source	MPlayer
	Audials One 2018 for Windows	Commercial	Audials
	Apowersoft Phone Manager 2 for Windows	Freeware	Apowersoft
	Adobe Photoshop 2020 for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	Corel Pinnacle Studio 24 for Windows	Commercial	Corel
	CyberLink PowerDirector 365 for Windows	Commercial	CyberLink
	CyberLink PowerDVD 20 for Windows	Commercial	CyberLink
	CyberLink PowerProducer 6 for Windows	Commercial	CyberLink
	Apple QuickTime Player 10 for Windows	Freeware	Apple
	RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud 16 for Windows	Freeware	RealNetworks
	ShedWorx Smart Converter 2 for Windows	Commercial	ShedWorx
	Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate 7 for Windows	Commercial	Xilisoft
	Aiseesoft Video Converter Ultimate 9 for Windows	Commercial	Aiseesoft
	VideoLAN VLC media player 3 for Windows	Open Source	VideoLAN
	Nullsoft Winamp 5 for Windows	Freeware	Nullsoft
	Avid Xpress 5 for Windows	Commercial	Avid

Open FLV File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Adobe Acrobat DC 2019 for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	Adobe Captivate 2019 for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	Adobe Dreamweaver 2020 for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	Google Drive 2020 for MacOs	Freeware	Google
	Eltima Elmedia Player 6 for MacOs	Freeware	Eltima
	Wondershare Filmora 9 for MacOs	Commercial	Wondershare
	Adobe Flash CC for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	Adobe Flash Player 26 for MacOs	Freeware	Adobe
	Samsung Kies 3 for MacOs	Freeware	Samsung
	XBMC Foundation Kodi 14 for MacOs	Open Source	XBMC Foundation
	Macgo Mac Media Player 2 for MacOs	Freeware	Macgo
	JRiver Media Center 19 for MacOs	Freeware	JRiver
	MPlayer 1 for MacOs	Open Source	MPlayer
	Adobe Photoshop 2020 for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	Roxio Popcorn 4 for MacOs	Commercial	Roxio
	CyberLink PowerDirector 365 for MacOs	Commercial	CyberLink
	Apple QuickTime Player 10 for MacOs	Freeware	Apple
	RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud 16 for MacOs	Freeware	RealNetworks
	ShedWorx Smart Converter 2 for MacOs	Commercial	ShedWorx
	Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate 7 for MacOs	Commercial	Xilisoft
	Aiseesoft Video Converter Ultimate for Mac 9 for MacOs	Commercial	Aiseesoft
	VideoLAN VLC media player 3 for MacOs	Open Source	VideoLAN
	Nullsoft Winamp 5 for MacOs	Freeware	Nullsoft
	Avid Xpress 5 for MacOs	Commercial	Avid

Open FLV file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	Adobe Acrobat DC 2019 for Linux	Commercial	Adobe
	Adobe Flash Player 26 for Linux	Freeware	Adobe
	XBMC Foundation Kodi 14 for Linux	Open Source	XBMC Foundation
	MPlayer 1 for Linux	Open Source	MPlayer
	Adobe Photoshop 2020 for Linux	Commercial	Adobe
	VideoLAN VLC media player 3 for Linux	Open Source	VideoLAN

Open FLV file on Web

	Software	License	Developer
	Google Drive 2020 for Web	Freeware	Google

Open FLV file on iOS

	Software	License	Developer
	Pentaloop PlayerXtreme Media Player 5 for iOS	Freeware	Pentaloop
	RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud 16 for iOS	Freeware	RealNetworks
	VideoLAN VLC for iOS 2 for iOS	Open Source	VideoLAN

Open FLV file on Android

	Software	License	Developer
	XBMC Foundation Kodi for Android 16 for Android	Open Source	XBMC Foundation
	antvplayer Media Converter 0.8 for Android	Freeware	antvplayer
	J2 Interactive MX Player for Android 1.7 for Android	Freeware	J2 Interactive
	Apowersoft Phone Manager 2 for Android	Freeware	Apowersoft
	CyberLink PowerDirector 365 for Android	Commercial	CyberLink
	RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud 16 for Android	Freeware	RealNetworks
	BIT LABS Simple MP4 Video Player 2 for Android	Freeware	BIT LABS

About Licensing

1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
3. Free⁺ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About FLV - Flash Video File

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