File Extension FLV

File extension: FLV or .flv

Author of the .flv file extension: Macromedia, Inc. - Adobe

Category: Multimedia file

Programs that use the .flv file type: Macromedia Flash, Adobe Flash

Explanation of .flv file extensions:

The .flv file extension stands for Flash video. If you spend any time on the Internet, you have likely come across Flash videos. For example, many videos on YouTube are in the .flv format. According to Adobe, over 820 million computers and mobile devices have the Flash Player installed.

Typical problems associated with the .flv file extension:

Are you having trouble getting .flv files to play' File corruption, missing file associations, and bandwidth problems are typical problems you may encounter with .flv files.

Solutions/Recommendations:

In order to play a .flv file, you must have Adobe's Flash Player installed on your computer. Make sure that you have the most current version possible for best results. FLV files can be quite large, even when posted on websites like YouTube. Even if you have Flash Player installed, it may take a long time for the video to load, especially if you do not have a broadband connection. Patience is the remedy in this case.

Missing file associations can cause problems opening .flv files. For example, if you receive an email with a .flv file, your computer may not know to use Adobe Flash Player to open it. This could be caused by a problem in your Windows registry. You can manually reset the file association by using Windows Explorer to search for the file. Once found, right-click the file and choose 'Open with' from the menu. Scroll through the list until you find Adobe Flash Player. Check the box below so that this option will always be used.

A registry cleaner can resolve many common registry-related .flv errors.

When downloading .flv files or receiving them over the Internet, infections are possible. Always use anti-virus and anti-spyware programs when opening files you've received over the Internet.

Associated links:

Adobe Flash