Convert MKV to FLV

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MKV vs FLV Format Comparison

Aspect	MKV (Source Format)	FLV (Target Format)
Format Overview	MKV Matroska Video Open-source container supporting multiple video, audio, subtitle tracks, and rich metadata. Matroska	FLV Flash Video Adobe Flash container format designed for web streaming and progressive download. Web
Container/Codecs	Supports H.264, HEVC, VP9 with AAC, MP3, Vorbis audio tracks.	Typically H.264, VP6, or Sorenson Spark video with MP3 or AAC audio within FLV container.
Compression	High efficiency with modern codecs and flexible track support.	Moderate efficiency optimized for streaming with progressive download.
Quality	Superior quality potential depending on codec choice.	Good quality for web delivery; limited compared to modern formats.
File Size	Variable: small to large, based on streams and settings.	Medium (5–20 MB per minute) optimized for web streaming.
Compatibility	Supported by VLC, MPC, FFmpeg; limited native web support.	Native support in Adobe Flash Player and legacy web browsers with Flash plugin.
Streaming Support	Supports HTTP streaming and HLS with proper packaging.	Excellent progressive streaming support via Flash Media Server and RTMP.
Use Cases	High-definition archiving Multi-track media projects	Legacy web streaming Flash-based applications Online video portals
Advantages	Flexible, open-source container Rich feature support	Established streaming format Wide Flash Player support
Disadvantages	Requires modern players for full support	Obsolete with Flash deprecation Limited mobile and HTML5 support
Tooling & Ecosystem	FFmpeg MKVToolNix VLC	Adobe Flash Media Server FFmpeg Video.js with Flash fallback
Metadata Support	Extensive metadata: chapters, tags, attachments.	Basic metadata support: cue points and stream info.

Why Convert MKV to FLV?

Converting MKV to FLV makes your videos compatible with legacy Flash-based websites and applications, enabling progressive download and RTMP streaming.

Our converter uses FFmpeg to transcode or remux your streams into FLV container, optimizing for web delivery with minimal buffering.

FLV remains a widely supported format for older browsers and Flash players, ensuring accessibility for users on legacy platforms.