Convert GIF to FLV
Free, fast and secure — convert GIF to FLV right in your browser.
GIF
FLV
Shrink your GIF by converting to FLV
Converting GIF to FLV trades a little detail for a much smaller file, making Flash video the practical choice for fast web pages, email and sharing.
How to convert GIF to FLV
- 1 Drop your GIF file into the converter above.
- 2 It is converted to FLV automatically — no settings to fiddle with.
- 3 Download your new FLV file instantly.
GIF vs FLV
| Feature | GIF | FLV |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless | Lossy |
| Transparency | Yes | No |
| Animation | Yes | Yes |
| MIME type | image/gif | video/x-flv |
| Best for | Short looping animations, memes and simple flat graphics shared across the web. | Rescuing old Flash video by converting it to MP4 or WebM. |
About the formats
GIF
GIF image
GIF is a classic format limited to 256 colours but able to hold short looping animations. It remains the lingua franca of reaction clips and simple web animations.
Strengths
- Universally supported animation
- Tiny files for simple graphics
- Supports basic transparency
Limitations
- Only 256 colours — poor for photos
- Large files for longer animations
- No partial transparency or sound
Best for: Short looping animations, memes and simple flat graphics shared across the web.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Upload your GIF file above and it is converted to FLV automatically. When it is ready, download your new Flash video — the whole thing takes just a few seconds in your browser.
Converting GIF to FLV trades a little detail for a much smaller file, making Flash video the practical choice for fast web pages, email and sharing.
Because FLV uses lossy compression, very fine detail may be reduced to save space. For everyday use the difference is hard to spot, and you get a much smaller file in return.
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.