Convert FLV to MPG
Free, fast and secure — convert FLV to MPG right in your browser.
FLV
MPG
Convert FLV to MPG for wider compatibility
Converting FLV to MPG gives you a more widely supported file that opens cleanly across more devices, apps and platforms — handy when FLV will not play nicely everywhere.
How to convert FLV to MPG
- 1 Drop your FLV file into the converter above.
- 2 It is converted to MPG automatically — no settings to fiddle with.
- 3 Download your new MPG file instantly.
FLV vs MPG
| Feature | FLV | MPG |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy | Lossy |
| Transparency | No | No |
| Animation | Yes | Yes |
| MIME type | video/x-flv | video/mpeg |
| Best for | Rescuing old Flash video by converting it to MP4 or WebM. | DVD and legacy video workflows — converted to MP4 for streaming. |
About the formats
FLV
Flash video
FLV is the old Flash video container. Once dominant for web streaming, it is now obsolete and almost always needs converting to a modern format like MP4.
Strengths
- Small files for its era
- Plays in legacy Flash players
- Common in old web archives
Limitations
- Obsolete — Flash is discontinued
- No support on modern devices
- Lower quality than modern codecs
Best for: Rescuing old Flash video by converting it to MP4 or WebM.
MPG
MPEG video
MPG (MPEG-1/2) is a classic video format behind VCDs, DVDs and broadcast. It is widely playable but uses older compression that yields larger files than modern codecs.
Strengths
- Very broad player support
- Reliable, well-understood format
- Good for DVD/broadcast
Limitations
- Larger files than H.264
- Dated compression
- Not ideal for the web
Best for: DVD and legacy video workflows — converted to MP4 for streaming.
Frequently asked questions
Upload your FLV file above and it is converted to MPG automatically. When it is ready, download your new MPEG video — the whole thing takes just a few seconds in your browser.
Converting FLV to MPG gives you a more widely supported file that opens cleanly across more devices, apps and platforms — handy when FLV will not play nicely everywhere.
Converting between compressed formats can introduce minor changes, but our converter keeps your MPG looking as close to the original as possible.
Yes. The converter is free to use, with no watermark and no sign-up required.
Your files are processed securely and are never shared with anyone.