FLV
FLV is designed by Adobe for transmitting video files over the internet. You can upload FLV files to Facebook and YouTube, but not to other social media and video sharing platforms. The most compatible media player for FLV files is VLC.
FLV (Flash Video) files are used for storing videos in the "Flash VIdeo" format. However, it is not a widely-used format today, because Adobe has officially discontinued Flash. You can still create and share files in the FLV file format if you use a Flash Video exporter plug-in.
MKV
MKV contains video, audio, and text files. You can upload MKV files to Facebook and YouTube, but not to mobile-based social media platforms like Instagram. It is compatible with VLC media player.
The Matroska Video or MKV supports an unlimited number of video, audio, and subtitle tracks. It is free to use and is best for independent creators. MKV files are not compatible with Mac and must be converted before they can be played on Apple's QuickTime Player.
How to Convert FLV to MKV:
1Upload a file
Upload the FLV file you wish to convert. Just drag & drop it onto the page, or click the blue button to choose from a folder on your device (you can also add files from Dropbox, or even straight from a YouTube URL).
2Convert your video
Choose MKV as the output format, by selecting from the dropdown list of file types. Then just press ‘Convert File’. It’s that easy!
3Download (& Edit) your video
Hit the ‘Download File’ button to save your newly converted MKV file. You can also click the ‘Edit’ button to add text, auto-subtitles, progress bars, and more to your video. It’s super-easy, with VEED!
‘Convert FLV to MKV’ Tutorial
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More than an FLV to MKV converter
VEED isn’t just a video converting tool! VEED lets you edit, compress, resize and convert your videos without leaving your browser. Give your videos a wow factor with our selection of camera effects and filters. You can also add sound, music, text, subtitles, and so much more. Works with nearly all file types, so no need to worry about file formats or codecs. Compatible with Windows 10, Mac, Linux, Chrome OS and mobile devices.
