File Extension | FLV |
Full Name | Flash Video Format |
The .flv files are nothing but the usual flash based video files that we encounter a numerous times on the internet. These flash videos are generally exported by flash plugins from Adobe Flash.
File Extension | SWF |
Full Name | ShockWave Flash, Animated Vector Format For The Internet |
Files with the .SWF extension contain animations comprised of text, vector or raster graphics, interactive content written in the Action Script programming language, as well as audio and video. It is currently used mainly for placing animated content on the internet, and so an alternative expansion of the abbreviation is Small Web Format.
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "FLV") to another (referred to as "SWF"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, FLV file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format FLV to format SWF becomes essential.
So, how can we perform FLV to SWF file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format FLV and transforming it into format SWF. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of FLV to SWF converters.
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of FLV to SWF. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the FLV file:
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.