What happens when you convert FLV to AVI
| Inside a typical FLV | H.264 or Sorenson Spark video with AAC or MP3 audio |
|---|---|
| Copy without re-encoding | Sometimes: it depends on the codec inside your file, and Smart mode checks this automatically |
| When re-encoded | MPEG-4 Part 2 video with MP3 audio |
| Opens in | Windows Media Player and VLC; phones and browsers usually do not |
Sizes are typical values; your files will vary with content and settings.
FLV Flash Video
FLV was the Flash Player video format behind early YouTube. Flash is gone, so FLV files now need converting before modern devices will play them.
FLV converterAVI Audio Video Interleave
AVI is Microsoft's 1992 video container. It is still found in old camera footage, DVD rips and legacy Windows software.
AVI converterHow to use the FLV to AVI Converter
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Choose a FLV file or drop it onto the page.
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Review the video options. The defaults suit most files.
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Click Convert and download your AVI when processing finishes.
Why convert FLV to AVI?
FLV files are leftovers from the Flash era: old video downloads, game captures and livestream archives. No modern browser or phone plays FLV. Choose AVI for older players, TVs with a USB port and legacy Windows software.
Frequently asked questions
Will the AVI lose quality?
Both formats are lossy, so converting re-encodes the data once more. Using a high quality setting keeps the generational loss very small. Avoid converting the same file back and forth repeatedly.
Does converting FLV to AVI re-encode the video?
Sometimes: it depends on the codec inside your file, and Smart mode checks this automatically. A typical FLV contains H.264 or Sorenson Spark video with AAC or MP3 audio. Otherwise the result is MPEG-4 Part 2 with MP3 audio.
Questions about privacy, file-size limits or conversion speed are answered in the general FAQ.