Solve your problems with opening and supporting a .flv file [ add info ]
FLV files are incessantly popular. However, a file name containing FLV file extension is problematic for some of the users. They have problems with correct opening of a file with FLV extension. However, it should be remembered that FLV file extension can match one or more types of files. The most popular is Flash Video Format but if there are others, you will find information concerning them below.
So, it is worth looking close at the problem concerning FLV files and search for its solution.
A list of programs supporting files types with FLV extension can be found below. Applications are sorted according to appropriate operational systems and their popularity.
.flv file extension
Category: Digital Video Files
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Adobe Flash Player Adobe Flash CS5 RealNetworks RealPlayer Eltima SWF & FLV Player Eltima SWF & FLV Toolbox Eltima SWF Video Converter Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate VideoLAN VLC media player Media Player Classic Bitberry Final Media Player Nullsoft Winamp Media Player 5.6 |
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Adobe Flash Player Adobe Flash CS5 RealNetworks RealPlayer Eltima Elmedia Player VideoLAN VLC media player Apple QuickTime Player with Perian component |
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VideoLAN VLC media player RealNetworks RealPlayer |
If FLV file does not open, firstly, it is worth using files associations built in the Windows system with application that can support them. In order to do it, you should double-click a FLV file icon. A list of programs that probably support such a file will appear. It is enough to choose one of them so that Windows would open a given extension with it. Incorrect file’s association will result in Windows trying to open FLV file with a wrong program all the time even if there is an appropriate application supporting this format on a drive. In this case, it is necessary to perform the above mentioned registry scanning and associations’ repair.
If associations are correct and Windows still cannot open the file, most probably the computer does not have appropriate software supporting files with name containing FLV in their extension. The solution to this problem is very simple. You should buy or download a free (if they exist) application that will allow you to open, browse and edit FLV format (You can also try to find more informations on FileInfo). It is no risk because many paid programs have free test versions enabling to check their functionality.