Convert MOV to FLV
Free, fast and secure — convert MOV to FLV right in your browser.
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Convert MOV to FLV for wider compatibility
Converting MOV to FLV gives you a more widely supported file that opens cleanly across more devices, apps and platforms — handy when MOV will not play nicely everywhere.
How to convert MOV to FLV
- 1 Drop your MOV file into the converter above.
- 2 It is converted to FLV automatically — no settings to fiddle with.
- 3 Download your new FLV file instantly.
MOV vs FLV
| Feature | MOV | FLV |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy | Lossy |
| Transparency | No | No |
| Animation | Yes | Yes |
| MIME type | video/quicktime | video/x-flv |
| Best for | Editing footage from Apple devices before exporting to a smaller shareable format. | Rescuing old Flash video by converting it to MP4 or WebM. |
About the formats
MOV
QuickTime movie
MOV is Apple’s QuickTime container, common straight off iPhones and Macs. It preserves high quality and is excellent for editing, though files run larger than MP4.
Strengths
- High quality, edit-friendly
- Native to Apple devices
- Supports multiple tracks and metadata
Limitations
- Large files
- Less universal than MP4
- Can need conversion for Windows/web
Best for: Editing footage from Apple devices before exporting to a smaller shareable format.
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 MOV 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 MOV to FLV gives you a more widely supported file that opens cleanly across more devices, apps and platforms — handy when MOV will not play nicely everywhere.
Converting between compressed formats can introduce minor changes, but our converter keeps your FLV 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.