Convert Flash Video (.flv) to Android Video (.android-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) files use Sorenson Spark, VP6, or H.264 video with MP3 or AAC audio — a format that became unplayable in browsers after Adobe discontinued Flash Player in December 2020. Android devices natively support MP4 containers with H.264 video and AAC audio, which is the standard output for Android Video conversion. This transformation re-encodes FLV content into a format optimized for Android's hardware video decoders, ensuring smooth playback across Samsung, Google Pixel, OnePlus, and all Android devices.
Android has never natively supported FLV playback. While apps like VLC for Android can decode FLV, the experience is suboptimal — no hardware acceleration, higher battery drain, and no integration with the native Gallery app. Converting to Android-optimized MP4 enables hardware-decoded playback, reduces battery consumption, and makes videos appear properly in the Gallery, Google Photos, and share sheets.
FFmpeg transcodes FLV's video stream to H.264 (Baseline or Main profile depending on target device generation) with AAC-LC audio. The output is an MP4 container with the moov atom placed at the beginning (faststart) for instant playback. Default settings target Android Compatibility: 720p resolution, 30 fps, H.264 Level 3.1, AAC-LC at 128 kbps stereo. Older devices may need Baseline profile and Level 3.0.
The H.264 output typically matches or exceeds the visual quality of the FLV source because H.264 is a significantly more efficient codec than Sorenson Spark or VP6. At a CRF of 23 (default), a 640x480 FLV file re-encoded to H.264 will look equivalent or better at a similar file size. The AAC audio track is usually higher quality than the original MP3.
| Device | FLV | Android Video |
|---|---|---|
| Windows PC | Partial | Partial |
| 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
Converting FLV to Android Video creates a fully optimized playback experience on any Android device. Hardware decoding, Gallery integration, and efficient compression make this the definitive way to rescue Flash-era videos for the Android ecosystem.
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| Funktion | FLV | Android Video |
|---|---|---|
| Fullstandigt namn | Flash Video | Android Compatible Video |
| Filandelse | .flv | .mp4 |
| Bast for | Small file size | Android optimized |