Convert MOV to FLV Online
Turn MOV files into FLV output online. The service is free, requires no account, supports batch queues, and limits server uploads to 100 MB per file. The conversion runs on the server in an isolated request. Keep the original file while you review the converted copy.
Convert .MOV to .FLV
Select a file to begin. Processing details and limits are listed below.
How to convert MOV to FLV
- 1
Upload MOV files
Add one or more MOV files to the queue. The uploader keeps batch items separate.
- 2
Choose FLV settings
Set the available quality or format options, or keep the defaults for a first pass.
- 3
Create the FLV file
Run the queue and download the FLV files individually or together as a ZIP.
QuickTime movie vs Flash Video
| Spec | QuickTime movie | Flash Video |
|---|---|---|
| MIME type | video/quicktime | video/x-flv |
| Format type | video | video |
| Standard | QuickTime File Format | Pending review |
| First release | 1991 | Pending review |
| Browser support | Partial; depends on browser and codec | Pending review |
| Contents | QuickTime container with video, audio, timecode, and metadata. Common payloads include H.264, ProRes, AAC, and PCM. | 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 referenceAbout Flash Video
Flash video container.
Why convert MOV to FLV?
- The result can be tested on the target device before a larger batch is processed.
- Sharing becomes simpler when the recipient does not need a specialist media player.
- The conversion can reduce playback friction when the original codec or container is not supported.
- Keep the MOV master while using the FLV copy as the everyday delivery version.
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
The output is a FLV file. Use an application or device that accepts that format, and test the result on the destination platform if compatibility is critical.
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 MOV must remain the only editable or archival copy.
- Skip the conversion when the destination already accepts MOV and no compatibility problem exists.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I convert MOV to FLV online?
- Upload a MOV file, choose the available FLV options, run the conversion, and download the result. The tool is free, supports batches, and accepts server uploads up to 100 MB.
- Is Convert MOV to FLV free?
- 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.
- What happens to 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.
- Is my MOV file uploaded?
- 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.
- How do I process a batch?
- 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 can go wrong?
- Open the downloaded FLV 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.