How to convert GIF to FLV
To convert GIF to FLV, upload your GIF file, choose FLV as the output format and press Convert. The finished FLV file is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds, free, with no watermark and no sign-up. Your file is deleted from our server about 30 minutes after the conversion.
This free online converter turns GIF image files into FLV in your browser, with no software to install and no watermark. The conversion runs on our server using open-source tools, and the result is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds. Your GIF file is deleted automatically about 30 minutes after the conversion.
Why convert GIF to FLV?
- Supported by many legacy players and encoders
- Simple streaming-friendly structure
- H.264 video can be stored inside
- Opens in: VLC, MPC-HC, ffplay and legacy RTMP tools; not supported by modern browsers
What to expect from this conversion
- A video made from a GIF is usually 5 to 20 times smaller and plays smoothly. Many sites and chat apps now prefer MP4 over GIF for that reason.
- GIFs have no sound, so the video has no audio track.
GIF vs FLV
| Property | GIF | FLV |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Graphics Interchange Format | Flash Video |
| Released | 1987, CompuServe | 2002, Macromedia / Adobe |
| Family | Image | Video |
| Opens in | every browser, chat app and social platform | VLC, MPC-HC, ffplay and legacy RTMP tools; not supported by modern browsers |
| Best for | short looping animations and memes; simple icons | older streaming servers and RTMP workflows; archival conversions |
Steps to convert GIF to FLV
- Drop your GIF file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that FLV is selected as the target format and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then save the new FLV file to your device when it finishes.
Tips for the best result
- MP4 plays everywhere, WEBM is smaller on the web.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert GIF to FLV?
Drop your GIF file on the converter, confirm that FLV is the target format and press Convert. When it finishes, press Save to device or download the FLV file. No account or software is needed.
Is the GIF to FLV converter free?
Yes. It is free, with no watermark, no sign-up and no limit on how many files you convert. The site is supported by ads.
What should I know before converting GIF to FLV?
A video made from a GIF is usually 5 to 20 times smaller and plays smoothly. Many sites and chat apps now prefer MP4 over GIF for that reason. GIFs have no sound, so the video has no audio track.
Why convert a GIF to FLV?
Video is far smaller than GIF and plays more smoothly. It is also easier to upload and share.
Which programs open FLV files?
FLV files open in VLC, MPC-HC, ffplay and legacy RTMP tools; not supported by modern browsers.
How large a file can I convert?
Up to 60 MB per file. Files are deleted from the server about 30 minutes after conversion, and no one looks at them.