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Convert FLV to MOV

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Verified by Adam B.· reviewed by FE Editorial ·updated Jul 3, 2026
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Is it possible to convert FLV to MOV?
Yes - FLV converts to MOV.

You can do it right here with our free converter - no sign-up, and your file is deleted right after.

Upload your FLV using the converter above to get a MOV file in seconds - it is free and your file is deleted after converting. The one caveat: if the FLV uses older VP6 or H.263 video, re-encoding to H.264 is required, which introduces a small quality loss.

Also to MOV: MXF · R3D · MPEG4

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Last verified Sep 2026

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Why convert FLV to MOV?

MOV is the native container for Final Cut Pro and other Apple editing tools, making it the expected input when you drop footage into a Mac-based workflow. FLV is a legacy Adobe Flash container that modern players and editors no longer support directly, so moving footage to .MOV restores compatibility. For general playback on any device, MP4 is usually the better target - choose MOV only when a specific Apple tool requires it.

How to convert FLV to MOV

Command line - FFmpeg CLI

Run ffmpeg -i input.flv -c copy output.mov to rewrap H.264/AAC streams instantly with no quality loss.

VLC media player FREE

Use VLC's Media → Convert/Save dialog to load the .flv and export a QuickTime/MOV file - free on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Freemake Video Converter FREE

Add your .flv file, pick MOV as the output format, and click Convert - free Windows app with a simple drag-and-drop interface.

AviDemux OPEN-SOURCE

Open the .flv in AviDemux, set the output container to QuickTime MOV, and save - free and open-source on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

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About these formats

.FLV Flash Video

An FLV (Flash Video) file is a video made for Adobe Flash Player, the format YouTube and most streaming sites used through the 2000s. Flash is dead since December 2020, but VLC media player…

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.MOV Apple QuickTime Movie (.mov)

A MOV file is an Apple QuickTime movie - the default format for video recorded on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. On a Mac, double-click it to play in QuickTime Player. On Windows 10/11, the…

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Quality & what to watch

  • If the source FLV holds VP6 or H.263 video rather than H.264, a full re-encode is needed - expect a small but unavoidable quality loss.
  • MOV and MP4 share the same underlying format; for broad playback compatibility, MP4 is the better target unless a specific Apple tool requires MOV.
  • FLV files sometimes carry MP3 audio; MOV prefers AAC, so converters re-encode the audio track automatically.

Frequently asked questions

Does QuickTime Player on Mac play MOV files converted from FLV?
Yes, as long as the MOV contains H.264 video and AAC audio. QuickTime cannot open the original FLV at all, so converting is the necessary step.
Will the converted MOV work in Final Cut Pro?
Yes - Final Cut Pro imports H.264/AAC in a MOV container without issues. For heavy editing, Apple ProRes gives better timeline performance but is not required.
Is there quality loss when converting FLV to MOV?
Not when the FLV already uses H.264/AAC - the streams are copied directly with no change. A re-encode is only needed for older VP6 or H.263 source video.
Can I batch-convert multiple FLV files to MOV?
Yes - FFmpeg handles batches via a shell loop, and desktop tools like Freemake Video Converter and Movavi Video Converter accept multiple files at once.