FLV to MP4 Converter

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Key facts

Category: Media
Input types: file, select, number
Output type: file
Sample coverage: 4
API ready: Yes

Overview

The FLV to MP4 Converter allows you to easily convert legacy Flash Video (FLV) files into the modern, universally supported MP4 format. With options to customize video and audio codecs—including H.264, H.265, and direct stream copying—along with adjustable CRF quality settings, you can optimize your videos for playback on any modern device or platform without losing quality.

When to use

When you have old Flash Video (.flv) files that will not play on modern smartphones, tablets, or smart TVs.
When you need to upload legacy video content to modern web platforms or social media networks that no longer support the FLV format.
When you want to change the container of a video to MP4 without re-encoding by copying the original video and audio streams directly.

How it works

1Upload your FLV video file using the file selector.
2Choose your preferred video and audio codecs, or select 'Copy' to bypass re-encoding for a faster process.
3Set the CRF quality value between 18 and 28 if you are re-encoding the video.
4Click the convert button to process the file and download your new MP4 video.

Use cases

Archiving legacy web videos from the early 2000s into a modern, future-proof MP4 format.
Preparing old FLV screencasts or tutorials for editing in modern video editing software that rejects FLV files.
Optimizing video files for mobile playback by converting them to MP4 with H.264 video and AAC audio.

Examples

1. Convert Legacy Flash Animations for Mobile Playback

Digital Archivist

Background

An archivist has a collection of old FLV video files from an archived website that need to be viewable on modern mobile devices.

Problem

The FLV files fail to play on iOS and Android devices due to lack of Flash support.

How to use

Upload the FLV file, select 'H.264 (Recommended for MP4)' as the video codec, select 'AAC' as the audio codec, and set the CRF quality to 20.

Video Codec: libx264, Audio Codec: aac, CRF Quality: 20

Outcome

The video is converted to a standard MP4 file that plays seamlessly on all modern mobile browsers and media players.

2. Fast Container Swap Without Re-encoding

Video Editor

Background

A video editor needs to import an old FLV recording into a video editing suite that only accepts MP4, but wants to avoid quality loss and save time.

Problem

Re-encoding the video takes too long and degrades the visual quality of the original recording.

How to use

Upload the FLV file, set both the Video Codec and Audio Codec options to 'Copy (No Re-encoding)'.

FAQ

Can I convert FLV to MP4 without losing video quality?

Yes, by setting both the video and audio codecs to 'Copy', the tool changes the container format to MP4 without re-encoding the underlying streams, preserving original quality.

What is the recommended CRF quality range?

A CRF value between 18 and 28 is recommended when re-encoding, where 18 offers higher quality and 28 offers smaller file sizes.

Which video codec should I choose for maximum compatibility?

The H.264 (libx264) video codec combined with the AAC audio codec is highly recommended for universal compatibility across devices and browsers.

Is there a file size limit for the uploaded FLV video?

Yes, the maximum supported file size for conversion is 100 MB.

Can I convert FLV to H.265/HEVC?

Yes, you can select the H.265/HEVC (libx265) option from the video codec dropdown menu to encode your video using the newer compression standard.

Video Codec: copy, Audio Codec: copy

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Examples

1. Convert Legacy Flash Animations for Mobile Playback

2. Fast Container Swap Without Re-encoding

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