File Extension FLV

File type: Flash Video File

About the FLV file type:

If Windows cannot find the appropriate program associated with .FLV files, then your registry may have errors. Check your Windows registry for errors (includes file association errors).

The .FLV file extension identifies video files compatible with flash. The .FLV video file was originally developed and supported by Macromedia (since purchased by Adobe), however is now supported by other companies as well. FLV files have gained a certain prominence by being used by YouTube for their video.

Additional Information:
To open .FLV files you will need to have the Adobe Flash Player installed. Alternatively there are a range of other programs that will also view .FLV files including VLC media player and Windows Media player.