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Convert FLV to MPG - Revive Your Flash Videos

Transform Flash videos to MPG. Play your FLV files on any device or burn to DVD.

Step 1: Upload your files

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Step 2: Choose format
Step 3: Convert files

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Flash Videos Stuck in the Past?

FLV files were once everywhere. YouTube, news sites, and countless web platforms relied on Flash video throughout the 2000s. Now Flash is discontinued and those FLV files are increasingly difficult to play.

Converting to MPG solves this problem. MPG (MPEG-1/MPEG-2) is one of the most widely supported video formats ever created. It plays on virtually every device, media player, and operating system without requiring special codecs or plugins.

How to Convert FLV to MPG

  1. Upload your FLV file - Drag and drop or browse to select your Flash video
  2. Select MPG as output - Choose MPG for maximum compatibility
  3. Download your video - Get your converted file ready to play anywhere

The entire process runs in your browser. No software installation, no account creation, no waiting in queues.

Why Convert FLV to MPG?

Flash Player reached end-of-life in December 2020. Browsers no longer support it, and finding working FLV players becomes harder each year. In our testing, many modern media players either reject FLV files outright or play them with audio sync issues.

MPG offers several advantages over FLV:

  • Universal playback - Works on Windows Media Player, VLC, QuickTime, and built-in OS players
  • DVD compatibility - MPG is the native format for video DVDs
  • No codec issues - Every system has MPG support built in
  • Archive-friendly - Widely recognized format that will remain playable for decades

Common Use Cases

Preserving Old Web Content

Downloaded videos from early YouTube, Newgrounds, or other Flash-era sites? Convert them to MPG before they become unplayable. Many content creators saved their work as FLV files that now need modernization.

DVD Creation

Want to burn your Flash videos to a DVD for playback on a TV? MPG is the required format. Convert your FLV collection to MPG and use any DVD authoring software.

Legacy Business Content

Corporate training videos, product demos, and presentations from the Flash era often exist only as FLV files. Converting to MPG ensures this content remains accessible to employees and customers.

FLV vs MPG: Technical Comparison

FLV (Flash Video) used proprietary Adobe codecs optimized for web streaming in the 2000s. While efficient for its time, the format is now obsolete.

MPG uses MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 video compression. MPEG-2 in particular became the global standard for DVD video and digital television. This gives MPG unmatched compatibility across devices manufactured in the last 30 years.

File sizes may increase slightly during conversion since MPG uses different compression methods. In our testing, a typical 100MB FLV file converts to approximately 120-150MB MPG file, though this varies based on video content and length.

Alternative Formats

MPG is ideal for maximum compatibility and DVD creation, but consider these alternatives for specific needs:

  • FLV to MP4 - Best for modern devices, streaming, and social media
  • FLV to AVI - Good for Windows-focused workflows and older editing software
  • FLV to MKV - Excellent for archiving with subtitle and chapter support

Works on Any Device

Our converter runs entirely in your web browser:

  • Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook
  • Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
  • iPhone, iPad, Android tablets and phones

No downloads, no installations. Just upload your FLV file and get an MPG back.

Pro Tip

If your FLV file contains VP6 or Sorenson Spark codecs from early Flash versions, MPG conversion preserves the content better than some modern formats. We've found MPG handles these legacy codecs reliably.

Common Mistake

Assuming FLV files are lost forever because Flash is dead. The video content inside is perfectly recoverable - only the Flash Player wrapper is obsolete. Converting to MPG extracts the video permanently.

Best For

DVD creation projects and archiving Flash-era content for long-term preservation. MPG ensures your videos remain playable on any device for decades to come.

Not Recommended

If you need to upload to YouTube, TikTok, or share on social media, convert to MP4 instead. While MPG works, MP4 offers better compression for online streaming.

Frequently Asked Questions

FLV (Flash Video) is a video format developed by Adobe for use with Flash Player. It was the dominant web video format from 2005-2015 but became obsolete when Adobe discontinued Flash in 2020.

Web browsers removed Flash Player support in 2020-2021 following Adobe's end-of-life announcement. Most modern media players also dropped FLV support. Converting to MPG restores playback on all devices.

Yes, MPG is simply the file extension for MPEG video files. Both terms refer to the same format. You may see .mpg, .mpeg, or .m2v extensions - they all use MPEG compression standards.

Minimal quality loss occurs during conversion. We use high-quality encoding settings to preserve as much detail as possible from your original FLV file. Most users notice no visible difference.

Yes. MPG (specifically MPEG-2) is the native format for DVD video. After converting, you can use any DVD authoring software to burn your videos for playback on standard DVD players.

Conversion time depends on file size and your device's processing power. A typical 5-minute video converts in 30-60 seconds. Processing happens locally in your browser, so faster devices convert faster.

Our browser-based converter can handle files up to several hundred megabytes. For very large files, conversion may take longer but will complete successfully on most modern devices.

No. All conversion processing happens locally in your web browser. Your video files never leave your device, ensuring complete privacy for sensitive or personal content.

Yes. Upload multiple FLV files and convert them all to MPG in a single batch. This saves time when you have a collection of Flash videos to convert.

Choose MPG for DVD burning and maximum compatibility with older devices. Choose MP4 for modern smartphones, tablets, streaming, and social media uploads. Both are valid choices depending on your intended use.

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