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.FLV · Flash Video Format
Video
About the .flv format
FLV is a video format used by the Adobe Flash platform, once widely used for streaming web video. Use OpenFiles to open and play FLV files for free on macOS, Windows, and Linux.
File Details
- Extensions
- .flv.fla.f4v.f4a.f4b.f4p
- MIME Types
- video/x-flv
- Categories
- Video
How to Open .flv Files
- 1
Download and install OpenFiles from the official website.
- 2
Launch OpenFiles and open your .flv file via File > Open or drag and drop.
- 3
Your file will open in the appropriate viewer for viewing and editing.
Supported by
Media Player
Viewer
FAQ
Use OpenFiles to open and play .flv video files for free, without installing a Flash player.
.flv is an Adobe Flash video format. Although Flash has been discontinued, many older videos still use this format.
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