File Extension Library


.FLV File Extension

  • Developer by: Adobe Systems
  • Category: Video Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .FLV files and how to open them?

Can't open .FLV file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .FLV file.

What is a .FLV file extension?

.FLV file extension is created by Adobe Systems. .FLV has been classified as Video Files. The format of .FLV file is Binary.

.FLV is Animate Video File

An FLV file is a flash-compatible video file exported by the Flash Video Exporter plug-in (included with Adobe Animate) or other program with FLV file support. It consists of a short header, interleaved audio, video, and metadata packets. The file stores audio and video data in a similar format used by standard Flash (.SWF) files.

The FLV format is an open format that is also supported by non-Adobe/Macromedia programs. FLV files may be exported from QuickTime Pro or other applications that can export to the QuickTime file format.

NOTE: Animate was formerly known as Flash, which was originally developed by Macromedia but then merged with Adobe in 2005. Flash became Animate in 2016.

List of all softwares that can open the Animate Video File
Windows
File Viewer Plus
Adobe Flash Player
Adobe Animate CC 2018
Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate
VideoLAN VLC media player
Media Player Classic
Nullsoft Winamp
Mac
Adobe Flash Player
Adobe Animate CC 2018
RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud
Eltima Elmedia Player
VideoLAN VLC media player
Apple QuickTime Player with Perian component
Linux
VideoLAN VLC media player
RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud
Android
BIT LABS Simple MP4 Video Player
antvplayer Media Converter
J2 Interactive MX Player

How to fix problems with .FLV files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .FLV files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .FLV file format
  2. You need to check the .FLV file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)