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How-To: Convert .flv (flash video) to .avi or .mpg

Posted in Random by Dan at 3:15 pm
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This inspired me when Derek asked me is there a way to play FLV files on a Mac.

Granted, you can always use VLC, but what if you wanted to play the video back on your iPod?

This method uses the free RivaFLVencoder.

I tested it, and can verify it works – However if there is any other method our readers know, always feel free to drop us a line

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7 Responses to “How-To: Convert .flv (flash video) to .avi or .mpg”

  1. Derek says:
    2/13/2006 at 3:48 pm

    works like a charm. thanks for the link dan.

  2. alex cd says:
    2/13/2006 at 4:40 pm

    Youtube on ipod anyone?

  3. name says:
    2/13/2006 at 5:22 pm

    yeah i dont get FLV
    FLV 320×240 mp3 audio mono @ 22000hz 50 min = 217MB
    divx 480×360 mp3 audio mono @ 44100hz, 112kbs = 224MB
    WHAT IS THE POINT?
    , please can we have 1000 more codecs???

  4. Justin says:
    2/13/2006 at 6:19 pm

    Hey! I mentioned that long time ago–sorta.

    http://www.uneasysilence.com/archive/2005/12/4843/

  5. roberto Felgueiras says:
    2/14/2006 at 10:46 am

    Blech, how about a MAC version?

  6. google says:
    10/30/2006 at 3:34 am

    There is another software can convert flv to avi or mpeg perfectly,

    Get it at http://www.flash-video-mx.com/flv_to_video_web/

  7. free FLV converter for mac says:
    12/9/2008 at 10:47 pm

    On Mac , iSquint is the good video converter. It is also free.
    http://www.wikihow.com/Use-Open-Source-to-Build-Isquint-and-Visualhub
    iSkysoft video covnerter for mac is also a good video converter for mac.
    http://www.moviesmac.com/video-converter-mac/#121

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