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Convert MOV to FLV

File Extension	MOV
Full Name	Apple QuickTime Digital Movie Format

Files with the .MOV extension contain one or multiple multimedia files, saved in a standard created by Apple, compatible with both MacOS and Windows. MOV files contain tracks that can be coded using various codecs – they use MPEG-4 by default.

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.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "MOV") to another (referred to as "FLV"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, MOV 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 MOV to format FLV becomes essential.

So, how can we perform MOV to FLV 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 MOV and transforming it into format FLV. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of MOV to FLV converters.

Conversion from MOV to FLV

MOV to FLV

How to convert the MOV file to FLV?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of MOV to FLV. 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 MOV file:

Please indicate on your computer the source file MOV, the format of which you are going to change
Load the MOV file to the application
Select the output format of the FLV file (the one that we want to achieve)
Select the location to save the output file FLV on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
Confirm conversion
Wait for a moment
Enjoy the converted FLV file that can be found in the location selected in step 4

Other conversions
from the MOV format:

Other conversions
to the FLV format:

I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

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.