How to convert .flv (flash video) to .avi or .mpg

[Trac]

I've been using Any-Video-Converter-Free.
It's easy, free, and works great.
http://www.download.com/Any-Video-Converter/3000-2194_4-10706042.html?tag=lst-0-2
http://www.any-video-converter.com/

[coondog1234]

It's true that the Riva FLV Encoder does a great job on converting FLV to Avi or Mpg, but not all FLV files are compatible.

I recently download a FLV file that, while it plays perfectly, the Riva program can not convert it to neither Avi or Mpg. It gives out errors relating to codecs compatible and the such.

I even tried CinemaForge and that program can't convert it either.

Just to be sure that the Riva Encoder was still working correctly, I converted another FLV file without any problems. Which now proves to me that the problem is with that FLV file. Was this file made with a newer, updated codec? If so, then what would that codec be????

Is there a way to add updates to the FLV Encoder program? Or is there a better (Superior) program that can also convert FLV to Avi/Mpg but has the latest, newest codecs already installed?

Any help will be appreciated?

Did you try SUPER I have that and it converts most FLVs but not all of them for those google media convert and thats an online file converter follow the instructions to convert your file and yes that service will convert myspace FLVs and it converted this other FLV of the wacky song and animation for "the drugs I need" and it came out great

[reaction]

for some reason im using this programe but then i try and convert a FLV video to a AVI file it only does the first 40 seconds can some one help em out here cos its a 10 minute video

[wpgbusman]

Those looking for a freeware program to convert .flv files to .avi, .mpg should look at www.smallvideosoft.com they have several small freeware programs that may interest you. I would warn everyone that caution is advised and the programs be scanned before loading.

Good luck

[acid_burn]

Dude, how do I download super. I know what the instructions on the S.U.P.E.R. home site says, but I don't know how to do it, meaning that I don't know how to unblock an http referrer or enable javascript... is there an easy way I can download it, or at least a place where I can download it easily

[Ai Haibara]

Dude, how do I download super. I know what the instructions on the S.U.P.E.R. home site says, but I don't know how to do it, meaning that I don't know how to unblock an http referrer or enable javascript... is there an easy way I can download it, or at least a place where I can download it easily

VideoHelp keeps a mirror of the setup file; you might try that. Follow the automatic link in your post (or my quote above) to the VH Tools page for SUPER, then click on the "Mirror" or "Mirror download" links at the top of the page.

[NFS]

I would recommend SPAM for conversion. Although it's not free, it does the job perfectly, especially when tuned thoroughly

You are again in breach of the forum rules and are again being banned for spamming.
Please don't try to reregister again under another name.

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[zdub]

I've been trying all kinds of settings with Super, MediaCoder as well as any-video-converter-free. When I do an FLV (YouTube clips) to AVI conversion, the sound synchronization gets progressively worse. For my purposes (solo guitar clips) after about a minute or so the synch is so off that I can't even watch it.

The only thing that has worked so far is VideoChargeFull, but I ain't shelling out $100!

[Placio74]

... When I do an FLV (YouTube clips) to AVI conversion, the sound synchronization gets progressively worse. ...

With correct FPS?

For some FLV files (from YouTube) with VFR (Variable Frame Rate)...
- FFmpeg from command line - OK,
- some GUI's for FFmpeg (Internet Video Converter, ...) - OK,
- SUPER (FFmpeg) - Ok (but required put correct FPS),
- MEncoder from command line - fail (desynchro A/V),
- MediaCoder (MEncoder) - fail (desynchro A/V),
- FLV Extract > VirtualDub - fail (desynchro A/V),
- Avidemux - fail (desynchro A/V),
- Avisynth script & VirtualDub (+FLV Splitter & ffdshow) - OK (but required put correct FPS in script).

VideoCharge used FFmpeg code for FLV.

[zdub]

Thanks for the reply. The FPS is correct when I use Super and MediaCoder. I tried Riva and it worked great, but the resultant video came out upside down! Couldn't figure out how to change it and their support forum is currently unavailable. Downloaded FFMPEG but currently don't have time to figure out this command line tool.

As for MediaCoder (which I prefer in general), there seems to be a duration problem between the container and the transcoded AVI. I can't see where to fix this and have posted a question on the forum there.

[Placio74]

... I tried Riva and it worked great, but the resultant video came out upside down! Couldn't figure out how to change it and their support forum is currently unavailable. ...

Used ffdshow?
Riva use FFmpeg, but with default settings.
Default video - MPEG-4 (FMP4); and default audio - MP2.

... Downloaded FFMPEG but currently don't have time to figure out this command line tool. ...

Simple example:

ffmpeg -i name_file.flv -vcodec libxvid -sameq -acodec copy name_file.avi

FLV files from YouTube (and most other sites) contain audio MP3 and no need audio recompression.

[sniper3]

hello all,

I use SUPER to convert videos i got off of youtube to put on to my Sansa e260 rhapsody, but it wont work. An error message just pops up. Does anyone know what settings should be used so that i can put videos on my player. thanks.

[jleslie48]

Ok, so let me get this straight, the S in SUPER as in the SUPER video converter program stands for simple???


So I download this program figuring it would be SIMPLE to use, and when it starts this is the screen I see:



NOTE TO MARKETING DEPT AT SUPER: You suck.

Lets get one thing straight, when the screenshot looks like the cockpit of a 747, its not simple. Period.
Dilbert had a cartoon once about a simple computer. It only had one button, and they pushed it before
it left the factory. Thats simple. While I realize that it may take a little more than that to convert from
flv to a real format that one can use, I don't expect to have to have a 4 year degree in software compression theory
to convert a file.

Here's another clue. If a software package ever uses the word codec, its not simple. its highly
doubtful that it even works. I have know Idea what a codec is and anytime I've tried to use any
software that so much as mentioned codec it has never worked.

So rather than ask yet again how to go through the maze of options for SUPER or any other ridiculous
unnecessarily complicated software package, I submit to all exactly the model for all conversion software:


http://youtubedownload.altervista.org/


screenshot:

http://youtubedownload.altervista.org/screenshot1.htm


It finally did what it was supposed to do, take an flv and make a new file that was (well I only tried) wmv. While
it didn't claim to be simple and I did have to do two steps, (1: download the flv to my disk 2: convert the
downloaded flv file to a wmv file) but it worked just fine.

I was so happy to find a program that actually worked and didn't need me know WTF a sampling freq is,
I even sent the donationware site the $5 they ask for (but in no way insist or nag for.) 3 cheers for someone who
actually knows how to write good simple to use software.

[jleslie48]

Thanks for the tips...

I also wanted to share a tip too..

One easy way to convert, at least not as complicated as super, is to use SPAM - well it works for me.

You can also try it at SPAM
Should be of help to you. Bye

costs money. DOA.

[marie2021]

I did all the steps and then i clicked flv encode but i got an error it said:The encoding of your video file has failed. This can be caused by a not supported combination of parameters or by a not supported video codec. So what do i do now? I used Riva Flv Encoder i was trying to change a video from Flv to Avi.

[MontrealPaul]

Hey,

First post here... But I've been reading for some time, and thanks to all contributors!

To begin with, I want to say that while I wasn't totally on board with jleslie48's rant, I downloaded "YouTubeDownloader" anyway, and it's really quite good!

Nevertheless, based on all of the positive writeups on Super, I downloaded it, too, to check it out. I installed it, ran it, and nothing happened. NOTHING. I see no windows, processes (I use Process Explorer), or anything.

I tried both versions, i.e. from the author's site (yes, it's badly designed, but 25 years in IT helped me along), and the videohelp mirror (which is a bit older), both do the same. I've uninstalled and reinstalled, with the same results.

Anyone else have the same problem?

Oh, by the way, I also tried WinFF, and liked it a lot, though still found a significant loss of quality when converting from .FLV files.

Salutations,
-Paul

[jleslie48]

Hey,


To begin with, I want to say that while I wasn't totally on board with jleslie48's rant, ...
Salutations,
-Paul

there is no way possible anyone can confuse the mess that is the SUPER software with
something that is 'simple'.

I've been developing software since 1986 and I'd be embarrassed to release software in that state.

It is inexcusable, but for some reason in the world of video software, it is acceptable.

[xamy.nichx]

hia im new to this converting thing but i have just downloaded RIVA and i try to convert my flv files to avi files and it only converts the first 10 mins of the film
can someone please help me??

[Baldrick]

xamy: tried super or winff?

[xamy.nichx]

ye i tried super an well its like jleslie48 said its like something from a 747
so i havent got a clue how to use it

[xamy.nichx]

and when i try to convert something on SUPER it always crashes for some reason please omeone help me i have both super an riva

[ii3ejoe]

i found a VERY HELPFUL!!!!!!! website that might help some of those out there in situations like myself, having their PC crash and having to use a OLD SLOW Computer ...... The website is really AWESOME you enter the URL of the site that has the video you want, like youtube, google, myspace, , etc. then select what format, AVI/MPEG, and BOOM it encodes the file and you download it.............hope this helps out a few

ENJoY >=-)

http://vixy.net/

[louv68]

ii3ejoe,

I've attempted to use vixy.net with a 4 min youtube clip, but it has already been a few hours and nothing. How long does it usually take to convert flv to avi on it?

Thanks

[aruwin]

I've been using Any-Video-Converter-Free.
It's easy, free, and works great.
http://www.download.com/Any-Video-Converter/3000-2194_4-10706042.html?tag=lst-0-2
http://www.any-video-converter.com/

I used that software to convert flv to avi.The converted video turned out to be playing so fast(like it's being forwarded)!!!How do I fix this?

[Placio74]

I've been using Any-Video-Converter-Free.
It's easy, free, and works great.
http://www.download.com/Any-Video-Converter/3000-2194_4-10706042.html?tag=lst-0-2
http://www.any-video-converter.com/

I used that software to convert flv to avi.The converted video turned out to be playing so fast(like it's being forwarded)!!!How do I fix this?

You set same Video Framerate (FPS) as source?

(Of course Any Video Converter it's just simple GUI for MEncoder.)

[aruwin]

I've been using Any-Video-Converter-Free.
It's easy, free, and works great.
http://www.download.com/Any-Video-Converter/3000-2194_4-10706042.html?tag=lst-0-2
http://www.any-video-converter.com/

I used that software to convert flv to avi.The converted video turned out to be playing so fast(like it's being forwarded)!!!How do I fix this?

You set same Video Framerate (FPS) as source?


(Of course Any Video Converter it's just simple GUI for MEncoder.)

YES,i did

[Placio74]

Any sample file?
(Example upload on http://kotuha.com .)

And what exactly configure Any Video Converter?

[aruwin]

Any sample file?
(Example upload on http://kotuha.com .)

And what exactly configure Any Video Converter?

I think it would be easier if there's another software that can convert between various video formats including flv to avi which also includes video resolution options(I need to change the video size).Do u know any?

[Placio74]

...
I think it would be easier if there's another software that can convert between various video formats including flv to avi which also includes video resolution options(I need to change the video size).Do u know any?

Internet Video Converter, SUPER, MediaCoder and other GUI's for FFmpeg and MEncoder (also payable soft, but most violate GPL license).

FFmpeg or MEncoder - directly from command line.

Avidemux.

FLV Splitter + ffdshow > TMPGEnc or some other (example RAD Video Tools).

FLV Splitter + ffdshow > Avisynth script > VirtualDub or some other.

FLV Extract > VirtualDub (+ffdshow VfW).

VirtualDub + FLV input plugin (+ffdshow VfW).


What's properties Your FLV file (or files)?
Video - FLV1 or VP6F?
Audio - MP3 or Nellymoser or PCM or ADPCM (SWF variant)?
FPS - variable or not?
Files download from YouTube or some other sites?

[Jules2]

I wanted to download a clip from youtube. To do this i used videoget http://nuclear-coffee.com/php/products.php and it worked fine. The plus side of this program is that you don't have to download the clip as .flv first. You can convert it to mpeg1, mpeg2, avi, wmv, flv, mp4, 3gp and mp3 immediately!