.flv Flash video
Video
| MIME type | video/x-flv |
|---|---|
| Description | Flash video |
| Category | Video |
| Signature (magic bytes) | 46 4C 56 (FLV) |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .flv file?
A .flv file is a “Flash video” (MIME type video/x-flv).
How do I open a .flv file?
With a media player such as VLC or mpv, which support nearly all video containers and codecs. To convert it, use ffmpeg or HandBrake.
How can you tell a genuine .flv file?
By the bytes at the start of the file, the signature (magic bytes): 46 4C 56 (FLV). On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.flv checks the real type regardless of the extension.
Which MIME type belongs to .flv?
The MIME type is video/x-flv. In the Apache web server: AddType video/x-flv .flv; in nginx: types { video/x-flv flv; }.