Convert Flash Video (.flv) to iPad Video (.ipad-video) online for free. Fast, secure video conversion with no watermarks or registration.
Upload your .flv file by dragging it into the upload area or clicking to browse.
Choose your output settings. The default settings work great for most files.
Click Convert and download your .mp4 file when it's ready.
FLV (Flash Video) was never playable on iPad — Apple famously refused to support Flash on iOS, with Steve Jobs publishing his 'Thoughts on Flash' open letter in 2010. iPad natively plays MP4 files with H.264 video (Baseline, Main, or High profile up to Level 4.2) and AAC-LC audio. Converting FLV to iPad Video produces an optimized MP4 with the exact codec profiles, resolution limits, and container structure that iPad's hardware video decoder expects for smooth, battery-efficient playback.
iPad users have never been able to play FLV files natively — there is no Flash Player for iOS and never was. Converting to iPad-optimized video enables hardware-decoded playback through the native Videos app, Safari, and AirPlay. The converted file integrates properly with iPad's media library, supports AirPlay to Apple TV, and plays back using the energy-efficient hardware decoder instead of battery-draining software decoding.
FFmpeg encodes to H.264 High Profile Level 4.2 for modern iPads (Air 2+) or Main Profile Level 3.1 for older models. Video resolution caps at 4096x2304 for iPad Pro (M-series) or 1920x1080 for older iPads. AAC-LC audio at 160 kbps stereo. The MP4 container gets faststart treatment (moov atom first) for instant playback. The maximum supported frame rate is 60 fps for newer iPads and 30 fps for pre-2017 models.
H.264 High Profile is substantially more efficient than FLV's Sorenson Spark or VP6 codecs. A 480p FLV file re-encoded to H.264 at CRF 22 will look as good or better at a smaller file size. For FLV files already containing H.264, the converter can often remux without re-encoding, preserving the original quality bit-for-bit.
| Device | FLV | iPad Video |
|---|---|---|
| Windows PC | Partial | Partial |
| macOS | Partial | Partial |
| iPhone/iPad | Partial | Partial |
| Android | Partial | Partial |
| Linux | Partial | Partial |
| Web Browser |
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 iPad Video conversion finally makes Flash-era content watchable on the device that catalyzed Flash's decline. The optimized MP4 output leverages iPad's hardware decoder for smooth, battery-efficient playback with full ecosystem integration.
Безопасная передача
Загрузки зашифрованы по HTTPS
Конфиденциальность прежде всего
Файлы автоматически удаляются после обработки
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Работает везде
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8MB free, 50MB Nitro
Любой браузер, любое устройство
| Характеристика | FLV | iPad Video |
|---|---|---|
| Полное название | Flash Video | iPad Compatible Video |
| Расширение | .flv | .mp4 |
| Лучше всего подходит для | Small file size | iPad optimized |