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.FLV - Flash Video Format

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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

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.
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FAQ

How to open .flv files?

Use OpenFiles to open and play .flv video files for free, without installing a Flash player.

What is an .flv file?

.flv is an Adobe Flash video format. Although Flash has been discontinued, many older videos still use this format.

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