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WMV to FLV Converter

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How to Convert WMV to FLV

Follow these simple steps

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Step 1: Upload Your File

Upload your WMV file by dragging and dropping or clicking to browse

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Step 2: Select Output Format

FLV is automatically selected as the output format

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Step 3: Start Conversion

Click the Convert button to start the conversion

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Step 4: Download Result

Download your converted FLV file when ready

Convert WMV to FLV - Complete Guide

Converting WMV to FLV stays in the video file family but changes the traits that decide size, quality, transparency, editability, or device support. WMV is a video format. Windows Media. FLV is a video format. Flash video. Below is what actually changes in a WMV→FLV conversion, what is preserved, and when FLV is the better choice than keeping WMV.

What changes when you convert WMV to FLV

  • Both WMV and FLV are lossy, so the file is re-compressed during conversion. Keep the output quality or bitrate at or above the source to avoid a visible or audible drop.
  • The video is re-encoded into the FLV format. Because re-encoding is not free, start from the highest-quality source you have and keep quality settings high.

About the WMV format

WMV (Windows Media Video) is Microsoft's video format. While native to Windows, it has limited compatibility elsewhere. Our converter transforms WMV to universal formats.

  • Full name: Windows Media Video
  • Developer: Microsoft
  • Compression: WMV codec
  • Opens with: Windows Media Player, VLC, FFmpeg

Where WMV is strong: compact Windows Media video at good quality; integrates well with the Windows ecosystem.

Typical WMV uses: legacy Windows video, older Windows Media presentations.

About the FLV format

FLV (Flash Video) was popular for web video before HTML5. Our converter transforms legacy FLV files to modern, widely-compatible formats.

  • Full name: Flash Video
  • Developer: Adobe
  • Compression: H.263/VP6 (Video), MP3/AAC (Audio)
  • Opens with: VLC, FFmpeg

Where FLV is strong: small files that streamed efficiently in the Flash era; once the standard for online video.

Typical FLV uses: legacy Flash web video, older online video archives.

What FLV keeps

  • FLV adds: small files that streamed efficiently in the Flash era.

Things to watch out for

  • One FLV limitation to keep in mind: relies on the discontinued Flash Player.

When to convert WMV to FLV

  • Convert WMV to FLV for legacy Flash web video.
  • Convert WMV to FLV for older online video archives.
  • Pick FLV when you need once the standard for online video.

WMV vs FLV — format comparison

A quick side-by-side of the structural differences between WMV and FLV, so you can confirm this is the right conversion for your file:

AttributeWMVFLV
TypeVideo fileVideo file
CompressionLossyLossy
Web-friendlyNoNo
Typical file sizeSmallSmall
Best forlegacy Windows videolegacy Flash web video

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WMV to FLV FAQ

Because both formats are lossy, the file is compressed again. Keep the output quality or bitrate at or above the WMV source and the difference will be minimal.
Upload your WMV file, confirm FLV as the output format, and click Convert. Job status is shown while the file is processed, then you can download the FLV result.
Yes. You can start with free daily conversions, with no signup required for your first jobs and no watermarks on the output. Accounts and paid plans are available for higher-volume work.
No. The WMV to FLV conversion runs in your browser on any device — Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android — with uploads and downloads over HTTPS.
WMV (Windows Media Video) is a video file format. WMV files can be played with various video players and media applications.
Upload your WMV video to the converter, select your desired output format, and click Convert. The job status appears while the video is processed.
You can start with free daily conversions. Accounts and paid plans are available for higher-volume work, and downloaded files are not watermarked.
You can convert WMV to proof-backed video containers such as MP4, WEBM, MOV, AVI, MKV, FLV, WMV, 3GP, OGV, ASF, plus audio outputs like MP3, WAV, AAC, FLAC, M4A, WMA, AIFF, and OPUS.
Yes! Our WMV converter works on any device including smartphones and tablets.
Choose the output setting that fits your file-size and playback needs. Re-encoding can change quality depending on codec and bitrate.

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