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OGV to FLV Converter

Convert OGV to FLV online for free. Fast, secure, and high-quality conversion with no sign-up or software required.

Free to useNo file stored beyond 1 hourEncrypted over TLS 1.2/1.3No watermarks

How it works

Three steps to your converted file

Everything happens in your browser tab - upload, pick a format, download. The heavy lifting runs on our servers.

01

Upload your file

Drag and drop, click to browse, or paste a URL. Batches take up to 20 files at once - 230+ input formats across video, audio, image, document, and archive types.

02

Choose an output format

Pick from over a hundred output formats. Filter by category or search by name - every option is open to everyone, no account needed.

03

Convert & download

Hit Convert and grab your download link moments later. Originals are erased when the job completes; results are cleared within about an hour.

What is an OGV file?

OGV is an open, royalty-free video container format developed by the Xiph.Org Foundation as part of the Ogg project. It typically wraps Theora-encoded video alongside Vorbis or Opus audio streams, and is built entirely on patent-free, open-source codecs. Because it carries no licensing fees, OGV became the preferred video format for Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons, and other platforms committed to free and open media.

How to open an OGV file

OGV files play natively in Firefox and other browsers built on open web standards, and open directly in VLC Media Player and MPV on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Native support is limited on Windows and macOS without an additional codec pack, so VLC is the most reliable cross-platform option.

OGV Technical Info

Full Name
Ogg Video
Developed By
Xiph.Org Foundation
Initial Release
2007
MIME Type
video/ogg

What is an FLV file?

The FLV (Flash Video) format is a container file format defined by Adobe Systems for delivering synchronized audio and video over the internet via the Adobe Flash Player. It supports various codecs, historically Sorenson Spark and VP6, and later H.264 (MPEG-4 AVC) and AAC audio. FLV files were the dominant standard for web-based streaming video (YouTube, Hulu) during the 2000s, utilizing the RTMP (Real-Time Messaging Protocol) for transmission before being superseded by HTML5 standards.

How to open an FLV file

Since the End-of-Life (EOL) of Adobe Flash Player in 2020, browsers no longer support FLV natively. To play local FLV files, users must utilize third-party media players that maintain legacy codec support, such as VLC Media Player, MPC-HC, or MPV. For editing or conversion, tools like OBS Studio and HandBrake utilize the FFmpeg library to decode and process the container.

FLV Technical Info

Full Name
Flash Video
Developed By
Adobe Systems
Initial Release
2002
MIME Type
video/x-flv

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Why RunConvert

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Convert OGV to FLV in seconds

Every OGV to FLV conversion runs on our servers, so your device stays fast and the output quality stays intact.

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No queue, no waiting. Files are processed on high-performance servers and returned in seconds, even for large files.

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Encrypted in transit and never shared with anyone. Uploads are erased the moment your job completes, and results shortly after.

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Developer API

Convert OGV to FLV via API

Automate OGV to FLV conversions in three steps: create a job, upload your file, then poll for the result.

# 1. Create job
curl -X POST https://api.runconvert.com/v3/jobs \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "tag": "ogv-to-flv",
    "tasks": {
      "upload-file": {
        "operation": "import/upload"
      },
      "convert": {
        "operation": "convert",
        "input": "upload-file",
        "output_format": "flv"
      },
      "export-result": {
        "operation": "export/url",
        "input": "convert"
      }
    }
  }'

# 2. Upload your file (use upload_url from the response)
curl -X PUT "$UPLOAD_URL" --upload-file input.ogv

# 3. Poll for result
curl https://api.runconvert.com/v3/jobs/$JOB_ID?include=tasks \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"

Replace YOUR_API_KEY with your RunConvert API key. Get your free API key at runconvert.com/api.