Code
What is a .flv file?
A .flv file is a Macromedia FLV (version 1). This is a code, script or executable format.
How to open a .flv file
- VS Code opens and highlights nearly every text-based code format.
- Never run a script you didn't write or trust.
The registry records this extension against Macromedia FLV, so software from that family is the most likely match.
How to convert a .flv file
- Text-based code needs no conversion — just save with a different extension if a tool insists.
MIME type
When a .flv file travels over the web, servers label it with this MIME type:
video/x-flvThe technical record
For archivists, developers and the merely curious: these are the PRONOM registry entries for .flv.
| Format name | Version | MIME type | PUID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macromedia FLV | 1 | video/x-flv | x-fmt/382 |