Convert Flash Video (.flv) to Windows Media Video (.wmv) online for free. Fast, secure video conversion with no watermarks or registration.
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FLV (Flash Video) uses Sorenson Spark, VP6, or H.264 codecs in Adobe's proprietary web container. WMV (Windows Media Video) is Microsoft's video format family, using VC-1 (SMPTE 421M) or WMV9 codecs within the ASF container. WMV was the dominant Windows video format from 2000-2012 and remains deeply integrated into Windows Media Player, PowerPoint, and Xbox. Converting FLV to WMV creates files optimized for the Microsoft ecosystem.
WMV is the path of least resistance for embedding video in PowerPoint presentations, playing on older Windows systems without codec packs, and streaming to Xbox 360 consoles. Windows Media Player handles WMV natively with full DRM support, chapter markers, and streaming capabilities. For enterprise environments running older Windows infrastructure, WMV may be the only accepted video format.
FFmpeg encodes FLV video to WMV9 (Windows Media Video 9, equivalent to VC-1 Simple/Main Profile) using the wmv3 codec identifier. Audio is encoded to WMA v2 at 128-192 kbps. The output is wrapped in the ASF (Advanced Streaming Format) container with .wmv extension. WMV supports two-pass encoding for better rate control. Resolution and frame rate from the FLV source are preserved unless explicitly changed.
WMV9 at equivalent bitrates is roughly comparable to MPEG-4 ASP (Xvid/DivX) — not as efficient as H.264 but adequate for standard definition content. At 2-4 Mbps, WMV9 produces clean 720p video suitable for presentations and media center playback. Quality is well-suited for the Windows ecosystem where it was designed to operate.
| Device | FLV | WMV |
|---|---|---|
| Windows PC | Partial | Native |
| macOS | Partial | Partial |
| iPhone/iPad | Partial | Partial |
| Android | Partial | Partial |
| Linux | Partial | Partial |
| Web Browser | No |
Resolution: 1920x1080
Bitrate: 8-12 Mbps
H.264 recommended for fast processing
Resolution: 1080x1080
Bitrate: 3.5 Mbps
Square or 9:16 for Reels
Resolution: 1080x1920
Bitrate: 4 Mbps
9:16 vertical, under 60s ideal
Resolution: 1280x720
Bitrate: 5 Mbps
Under 140s, 512MB max
Resolution: 960x540
Bitrate: 2 Mbps
16MB limit for standard, 64MB for document
Resolution: 1280x720
Bitrate: 4 Mbps
FLV to WMV conversion integrates Flash-era video content into the Microsoft ecosystem. Whether for PowerPoint, Xbox 360, or legacy Windows media infrastructure, WMV provides hassle-free compatibility with all Microsoft media tools.
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| Χαρακτηριστικό | FLV | WMV |
|---|---|---|
| Πλήρες όνομα | Flash Video | Windows Media Video |
| Επέκταση | .flv | .wmv |
| Ιδανικό για | Small file size | Windows native |