Convert MKV to FLV

File Extension MKV
Full Name Matroska Video-audio Multimedia Format

Files with the .MKV extension contain multimedia data - video images, as well as many soundtracks and subtitles. It is similar to other formats - containers such as AVI, ASF, MOV. It supports SRT, SSA, VobSub subtitles from DVF discs, USF, which stands for Universal Subtitle Format, as well as various types of audio and video codecs.

File Extension FLV
Full Name Flash Video Format

The .flv files are nothing but the usual flash based video files that we encounter a numerous times on the internet. These flash videos are generally exported by flash plugins from Adobe Flash.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "MKV") to another (referred to as "FLV"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, MKV file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format MKV to format FLV becomes essential.

So, how can we perform MKV to FLV file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format MKV and transforming it into format FLV. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of MKV to FLV converters.

Conversion from MKV to FLV

How to convert the MKV file to FLV?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of MKV to FLV. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the MKV file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file MKV, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the MKV file to the application
  • Select the output format of the FLV file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file FLV on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted FLV file that can be found in the location selected in step 4