FLV to MOV Video Converter
Free and secure FLV to MOV converter. Process your videos directly in your browser with no upload to our servers. 2GB maximum.
How to Convert FLV to MOV?
- Click the "Choose Files" button to select your FLV files.
- Click the "Convert to MOV" button to start the conversion.
- When the status changes to "Done" click the "Download MOV" button
Free & Secure
Our FLV to MOV Converter is free. Your videos are processed directly in your browser without any upload to our servers, 100% confidential.
Quality Options
Choose between three conversion modes: "High Quality" for best output, "Balanced" for good quality/speed ratio, or "Fast" for quick conversion.
Easy to Use
Simply drag & drop or upload your FLV files and click the convert button.
Format FLV
The Flash Video format was developed by Adobe Systems in the early 2000s to accompany the rise of the Flash Player. This format became particularly popular due to its adoption by early video streaming platforms, notably YouTube in its early days.
FLV uses video compression that allows for relatively lightweight files while maintaining acceptable quality for online streaming. It supports various video codecs such as Sorenson Spark, VP6, and H.264, as well as audio codecs like MP3 and AAC. This versatility made it a preferred choice for multimedia content distribution on the Internet at a time when connections were more limited.
However, the rise of mobile devices, particularly Apple's iPhone which did not support Flash, marked the beginning of the decline of the FLV format. Recurring security issues with the Flash Player and the emergence of more modern technologies like HTML5 gradually led to its abandonment. Although the format is still usable, Adobe officially ended Flash support at the end of 2020, making FLV largely obsolete for new projects.
Today, although some software and players still allow FLV files to be played, the format is mainly maintained for archival purposes or to support older systems. Content creators are now turning to more modern formats like MP4 or WebM, which offer better cross-platform compatibility and superior performance.
Format MOV
The QuickTime Movie format was developed by Apple in 1991 as the native container format for their QuickTime player. Originally designed for Macintosh systems, it has become one of the most widespread video formats in the professional creative industry.
The .mov utilizes a sophisticated modular architecture based on "atoms" that can contain different types of media, including video, audio, subtitles, and metadata. This flexibility allows storing high-quality videos with various codecs like ProRes, H.264, or DV while preserving excellent image quality.
Particularly valued in the world of post-production and professional video editing, the .mov format has become a de facto standard in the film and television industry. Its ability to maintain high quality while allowing for non-destructive editing makes it a preferred choice for professional editing software. However, its main limitation lies in the large file sizes, especially when using professional codecs.
Though initially developed for the Apple ecosystem, the .mov format is now widely compatible with most operating systems and media players. This universality, combined with its quality and flexibility, makes it a still relevant choice for audiovisual professionals, despite the emergence of newer formats.