Tips to open FLV file
Can't open the FLV file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open FLV files as well as a list of programs that support FLV files.
FLV file extension
| File Name |
Flash Video Format |
| File Developer |
Adobe Systems |
| File Category |
Video Files |
The FLV file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the FLV files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the FLV file on each system platform.
What is FLV file?
The .FLV file is a video file. This is a Flash video. It is an open format that is also used by programs other than Adobe Animate. Initially, it had a lot of supporters, especially as a format for placing on websites. Currently, however, the format has lost significantly in popularity. This was due to the notoriety of Flash technology and the native support for HTML5 video playback. The format is often played using a browser, although currently it has no problems opening it as a video.
How to open FLV file?
The most common problem when using Flash Video Format is that a specific FLV is not associated with the program. This causes the file FLV to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the FLV file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install Adobe Flash
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Adobe Flash is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Adobe Flash into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file FLV with Adobe Flash. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open FLV files.
Programs to open FLV file
Remember to download programs supporting FLV files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Adobe Flash with FLV files
If, despite the installed application, the FLV file does not start in the Adobe Flash application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Adobe Flash application as the default for handling the FLV file.
Step 3. Update Adobe Flash to the latest version
If, however, after binding Adobe Flash with Flash Video Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Adobe Systems Incorporated website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the FLV file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:
The FLV file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the FLV file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the FLV file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected FLV files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the FLV file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular FLV file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Adobe Systems help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted FLV files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the FLV file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the FLV file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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