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Convert MP4 to FLV

MP4 is great for sharing video anywhere — phones, social media, web and TVs, but FLV is the better choice for old web video archives. Convert MP4 to FLV in seconds, right in your browser.

  • No upload — 100% private
  • Fast, lossless when possible
  • Free & unlimited
  • Works on iPhone & Android

    Quality
    Advanced options
    Fit
    Mirror
    Trim (optional)
    Use minutes:seconds, e.g. 1:05.5

    How to convert MP4 to FLV

    1. 1

      Tap Choose files and select one or more MP4 files (or drag them in).

    2. 2

      Check that FLV is selected. Use Advanced options for resolution, size or trimming.

    3. 3

      Press Convert. Everything happens on your device — no upload, no waiting in a queue.

    4. 4

      Your FLV downloads automatically. Converting several files? Grab them all as a ZIP.

    MP4 vs FLV

    Both formats are lossy, so the video is re-encoded once. Pick High quality to keep it as close to the original as possible, or Small for the smallest file.

    MP4FLV
    Full nameMPEG-4 Part 14Flash Video
    TypeVideoVideo
    CompressionLossyLossy
    Developed byMPEGAdobe
    Introduced20012002
    Plays on iPhone✓ Yes✕ No
    Plays on Android✓ Yes◐ Partly / with an app
    Plays on Windows✓ Yes◐ Partly / with an app
    Plays on Mac✓ Yes✕ No

    About MP4 and FLV

    MP4: MP4 is the universal video format. With H.264 video and AAC audio it plays on every iPhone, Android phone, smart TV, browser, WhatsApp, Instagram and YouTube.

    FLV: FLV is the Flash Video format that powered early YouTube. Flash is gone, so FLV files usually need converting to play today.

    Frequently asked questions

    How do I convert MP4 to FLV on my phone?
    Open this page in your phone's browser (Safari, Chrome, Samsung Internet), tap Choose files, pick your MP4, make sure FLV is selected and tap Convert. The FLV file is saved to your Downloads.
    Will converting MP4 to FLV reduce quality?
    Both formats are lossy, so the video is re-encoded once. Pick High quality to keep it as close to the original as possible, or Small for the smallest file.
    Is this MP4 to FLV converter free?
    Yes — completely free with no limits on the number of files, no watermark and no account. The site is supported by ads.
    Are my files uploaded to a server?
    No. The converter runs inside your browser using WebAssembly, so your files never leave your device. That's also why it works for private and confidential recordings.

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