Does converting MP4 to FLV require re-encoding the video?

Often not: FLV supports H.264 video with AAC or MP3 audio, so a standard MP4's streams can be copied straight into the Flash wrapper with zero quality loss. A true re-encode only becomes necessary when an ancient pipeline insists on the older VP6 codec.

Why would anyone still need FLV in 2026?

Flash Player was killed at the end of 2020, so the remaining demand is institutional: RTMP ingest points that were never migrated, e-learning players with hard-coded FLV paths, and digital-preservation projects recreating period workflows. For every other purpose, MP4 already is the right format.

Will an FLV made from my MP4 play in a browser?

No — browsers removed Flash support entirely, so FLV files no longer play on the web at all. Desktop players like VLC still open them, but if browser playback is the goal, the MP4 you started with is the better file.

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FLV is a legacy Flash video container still required by some older streaming servers and authoring tools. Converting MP4 to FLV meets those specific legacy requirements.

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Why convert MP4 to FLV?

Feed older RTMP/Flash streaming servers that expect FLV.
Import into legacy authoring or e-learning tools.
Match input requirements of dated video pipelines.

Tip: FLV is obsolete for general use — prefer MP4 or WebM unless a specific legacy system demands FLV.

How to convert MP4 to FLV

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