Convert MPG to FLV
Free, fast and secure — convert MPG to FLV right in your browser.
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Convert MPG to FLV for wider compatibility
Converting MPG to FLV gives you a more widely supported file that opens cleanly across more devices, apps and platforms — handy when MPG will not play nicely everywhere.
How to convert MPG to FLV
- 1 Drop your MPG file into the converter above.
- 2 It is converted to FLV automatically — no settings to fiddle with.
- 3 Download your new FLV file instantly.
MPG vs FLV
| Feature | MPG | FLV |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy | Lossy |
| Transparency | No | No |
| Animation | Yes | Yes |
| MIME type | video/mpeg | video/x-flv |
| Best for | DVD and legacy video workflows — converted to MP4 for streaming. | Rescuing old Flash video by converting it to MP4 or WebM. |
About the formats
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.
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 MPG 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 MPG to FLV gives you a more widely supported file that opens cleanly across more devices, apps and platforms — handy when MPG 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.