Convert FLV to MOV Online
FLV to MOV conversion with a browser-first path and server fallback. It is free, supports batches, and accepts up to 100 MB per server upload. The conversion runs on the server in an isolated request. Keep the original file while you review the converted copy.
Convert .FLV to .MOV
Select a file to begin. Processing details and limits are listed below.
How to convert FLV to MOV
- 1
Choose FLV files
Add one or more FLV files to the queue. The uploader keeps batch items separate.
- 2
Configure the output
Set the available quality or format options, or keep the defaults for a first pass.
- 3
Run and save the result
Run the queue and download the MOV files individually or together as a ZIP.
Flash Video vs QuickTime movie
| Spec | Flash Video | QuickTime movie |
|---|---|---|
| MIME type | video/x-flv | video/quicktime |
| Format type | video | video |
| Standard | Pending review | QuickTime File Format |
| First release | Pending review | 1991 |
| Browser support | Pending review | Partial; depends on browser and codec |
| Contents | Flash video container. | QuickTime container with video, audio, timecode, and metadata. Common payloads include H.264, ProRes, AAC, and PCM. |
About Flash Video
Flash video container.
About QuickTime movie
Deep Apple ecosystem support, professional codecs such as ProRes, and flexible track structure. Not as universally playable as MP4; Windows, Linux, and browser support depends on codecs and third-party software.
Format referenceWhy convert FLV to MOV?
- A separate copy makes it easier to compare the old and new behavior.
- Conversion is useful when the destination has a strict format requirement.
- A converted copy keeps the original file intact for comparison and future edits.
- The output can be tested in the destination workflow before the original is archived.
Will quality change?
Re-encoding can soften fine detail and change the file size. Keep the original master if editing or archival quality matters. Review the file in the application where it will be used.
Processing and limits
- Processing
- Server-side
- Engine
- FFmpeg
- Maximum size
- 100 MB per file on the server.
- Batch support
- Yes, multiple files can be queued; completed results can be downloaded as a ZIP.
- Quality controls
- Options can adjust output dimensions, audio bitrate.
The file is processed on the server because the conversion requires a server-side engine or a utility operation.
- Not as universally playable as MP4; Windows, Linux, and browser support depends on codecs and third-party software.
- Conversion cannot restore detail that the source format already discarded.
- Complex, encrypted, or unusually structured files may need manual review.
Platform compatibility
MOV works in partial; depends on browser and codec. Open the result in the app where it will be used, and keep the source FLV for comparison.
When not to convert
- If the file contains sensitive data, review the processing model before uploading it to a server.
- Do not convert when the original FLV must remain the only editable or archival copy.
- Skip the conversion when the destination already accepts FLV and no compatibility problem exists.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I convert FLV to MOV without installing software?
- Upload a FLV file, choose the available MOV options, run the conversion, and download the result. The tool is free, supports batches, and accepts server uploads up to 100 MB.
- What does Convert FLV to MOV cost?
- It is free, requires no account, and adds no watermark. Server uploads are limited to 100 MB per file, and browser-first paths are limited by device memory.
- Does FLV to MOV conversion lose quality?
- Re-encoding can soften fine detail and change the file size. Keep the original master if editing or archival quality matters. Review the file in the application where it will be used.
- Does the file leave my device?
- Yes. This conversion uses a server-side engine, so the file is uploaded over HTTPS, processed in an isolated request, and removed after the result is produced.
- Is batch conversion supported?
- Queue multiple files, run them together, and download the finished results as a ZIP. Each server file is limited to 100 MB, and large batches may take longer.
- What are the limitations?
- Open the downloaded MOV file in the application or database you plan to use, check the structure against the source, and keep the original until the output is approved.