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

[Michael Y]

Total Video Converter will also do it...

http://www.effectmatrix.com/total-video-converter/index.htm

there is some thing wrong with the out files, the audio and video are out of sync. You'll proberly wont notice it during the first few minutes but as it contines to play the time diffrernce goes up to 1 or 2 seconds . There was only one file that was normal, but all the rest was out of sync.
Can some one tell me what the hell is going on?
p.s i use the psp option...if this helps...

[Michael Y]

soory about the double-post, but i kinda really need it .....quick or as soon as possible.
Plaese, anyone....

[aiwentimotai]

Don't try Riva. I Installed Riva & my computer detected Keylogger software.

[buzzqw]

i can suggest AutoMen, it is a simple mencoder gui for quick conversion

BHH

[Michael Y]

Don't try Riva. I Installed Riva & my computer detected Keylogger software.

i have tried Riva. Didnt do much, although it wasn't infected. It can covert only a limited length of video in its trial.

[Michael Y]

i can suggest AutoMen, it is a simple mencoder gui for quick conversion

BHH

how fast is it? Is it good at coverting to high quality mp4 formats?

[mgh]

alltoavi is another mencoder gui which does a good job of conversion

[Marie777]

I cannot use RivaFLVencoder, it says The encoding of your video file has failed. This can be caused be a not supported combination of parameters or by a not supported vido codec...what should I do? help please...

[mgh]

IMHO, some files are corrupt.
If the file is not corrupt, it can be loaded into avidemux and the container changed from flv to avi(no re-encoding) and the avi should play correctly.
In case avi is not playing correctly, check the fps of both the original and the avi with
MediaInfo. If they are different, load the avi in virtualdub. Use the stretch audio filter to adjust length of audio correctly(audio will have to be recoded to mp3 at 11025,22050 or 44100 HZ sample rate). Set frame rate of video to that given by mediainfo for the original flv(video will not be recoded). Edit if you wish,(remember to cut at keyframes only), and save corrected avi.
If you want to save it as a flv, load it in avidemux and change the container to flv. You can convert the corrected avi to anything that you wish.

[melee]

Hi,

Going back to the original subject, converting .flv files to .avi, the Linux users amongst you do not need fancy GUI programs.

The below script is simple, quick and produces good quality conversion by using 2 passes.

Cut and paste into a suitably named file and do 'chmod a+x filename' to make script executable

I use ffmpeg and convert to .avi because it seems to be the most stable, quality loss free method.
Using mencoder I sometimes had sync problems.

Also dvdauthor can create a DVD filesytem and .VOB files from .avi directly, without intermediate conversions to .mpeg2 etc

regards

Melee

##########################################
# Batch conversion of all .flv files in current directory to .avi
# Requires ffmpeg and Perl to be installed
# Produces 720x576 which displays full screen on pal tv
#
# ( Value -target pal-dvd can be substituted with ntsc-dvd if you are in US etc)
# ( Value -aspect 4:3 can be changed also - see man ffmpeg for valid aspects)

# ! /bin/bash

for i in *.flv
{
ffmpeg -i $i -pass 1 -target pal-dvd -aspect 4:3 $i.avi
#### -y switch is to overwrite output file from first pass, so no halt and prompt
ffmpeg -i $i -pass 2 -target pal-dvd -aspect 4:3 -y $i.avi
}

rename -v 's/\.flv.avi/\.avi/' *.flv.avi

# end of script
#################################################

[Fair]

I use converter SPAM to convert any kind of file. It's Windows app.

[blimey]

For a simple GUI click-type conversion solution, I've had the most success converting flv to avi with applian's replay converter. Note, it may seem limited (based on the list in the drop-down menu) in frame sizes and a bitrate of 450kps, but these can be increased by selecting the option (checkbox) to modify the output settings before converting. The conversion process is a little slow, and the trial version is limited in output length.

[quo_status]

Ok, I'm just new to this forum and found out about SUPER; seems that a handful are having problems with this software, too.
I've had no problems through and up to the conversion of an FLV video file (been testing out a few Youtube vids for tryout). Converting an FLV with selected Output Container as "avi" and Output Video Codec as DivX (have tried with MPEG-4 & 1) and Output Audio Codec at Mp3; the flv file appears to convert, and plays smoothly until halfway through the video, which seems to have been rushed or cut out: Played in DivX player, instead of a full 4:31 min vid it turns out with 2:11 minutes. Played on Windows Media Player, at 2:11 minutes past through - the graphics rush to its ending, and does show the full supposed time (4:31 min).

I have tried converting the source file again and I get the same issue. Could this a fashion of the conversion video/audio going out of sync? I've tried messing around with the settings and get the same result.

At average the settings are:

VIDEO:

Encoder: ffmpeg

Video Scale Size: Selected to No Change

Aspect ratio: none selected

Frame/Sec: 25

Bitrate kbps: Set to around 240 or 288, due to the Multimedia Analysis Box reading I attempted to stay as close to the original stats.

Options: Selected are Hi-quality, Top Quality and 48k Audio

AUDIO:

Sampling Freq: 22050

Channels: 1

Bitrate kbps: 96

DVD Language: Default



Basically, last video attempted was 4:31 minutes, FLV file saved at 8.5 mb. Converted into 4.3 mb as avi video file.
What I'd like to figure out is what is causing, or how could I get around this video conversion messup.
Feedback very much appreciated!

[Placio74]

...
Frame/Sec: 25
...

It's default setting, but... better set original FPS.
Check file properties used MediaInfo and/or eventually SMPlayer (Ctrl+I).

Any sample file (uploaded example on http://kotuha.com) or link?

[hypnoticpimp]

im having problems converting a 320 MB ustream.tv flv video to avi

Has anyone ever had success inn encoding a ustream.tv flash video to avi. i tried about eveerything and wont see to convert this video, i always get freeeze ups or failed conversion

I even tried flv extract and said "Does not support Nellymoser)

[Clydesdale]

This program works great. Latest version apparently keeps bbmpeg's work hidden as no window comes up. Also I dont know what the bbcode comment refers to.

[kingull]

Any Video converter is free and is exactly what you need and operates with utube.http://hk.any-video-converter.com/any-video-converter-free.exe[/code]

[LesPaulzRule]

Hey there, this is my first post, as I was looking around the other day trying to figure out how to convert You Tube flv videos into avi, and I came across this site after searching, I downloaded Riva, but I just thought that I would try and rename the flv file to avi, and I did, and it opened up in Windows Media Player no problem without any converting!!!

So my question is why is there all these conversion applications online when all you have to do is change the file extension from flv to avi???

Try it out yourself, I didn't think it would work, and prior to changing it from flv, it wouldn't open up in media player, only my VLC player would play the files I downloaded from you tube, but as soon as I changed the file extension, viola, I double clicked the file and up opens windows media player!

[Placio74]

... but I just thought that I would try and rename the flv file to avi, and I did, and it opened up in Windows Media Player no problem without any converting!!! ...

Odd...

I'm not need change file extension and can play FLV's in WMP.
Of course i'm have installed required DirectShow filters (FLV Splitter and ffdshow).

Without required splitter You can't open FLV's - even if You change extension.
Without required audio/video decoders You can't play FLV's - even if You change extension.

[LesPaulzRule]

I do have a bunch of different codecs installed, I use the k-lite codec pack so maybe that's why it works on my PC, I have tried it with a bunch of flv files that I have downloaded from You Tube and it works like a charm, when I first download them and leave them with the flv extension they won't work in media player, but once I change the file extension they work just fine....

[Placio74]

... when I first download them and leave them with the flv extension they won't work in media player, ...

And it's odd...
Maybe You just have disable asking dialog about support unrecognised extensions...

[highpost]

I have to say, I used VLC Media Player to convert my FLVs to MP4 for my iPod and I have to say, VLC did an incredible job. When I watched it at full screen with Nero ShowTime, it looked better than when it was FLV. It was totally blown away.

And VLC is FREE!!!!! I did not convert to anything else like AVI but it does all them.

You click "File" | "Wizard..." | radio button "Transcode/Save to file" | Next | "Choose" | "Browse" to FLV to convert | OK | NEXT

Click check box "Transcode Video" | MPEG-4 Video

Click check box "Transcode audio" | MPEG-4 Audio | Change Bitrate to 32 or 16 or you will not get sound

NEXT

Select radio button MP4 | NEXT

Name file:
C:\newVideo.mp4

Finish

THAT EASY!!!! AND THE RESULT WAS AMAZING!!!

And for an easy way to download FLV videos. If you install RealPlayer, it will download them automatically in IE with a link above the video in the top right of the video. Does not get much easier than that.

[dymmamie]

I'm new here.. I have a problem..
firstly I' m a very Blind in IT world.. To be honest I don't understand much on the discussion above...
but I have a problem... I usually used Riva Flv.. to convert I don't have a problem but.. to download...
I get the download link from here,
http://youtubevideosdownload.com/download/
then change the name and put .flv
but my fdm just download only 5b!!!
can anyone please help me?

[buylinux]

actually i dont know what i'm talking about....
please disregard my question, i think i have more homework to do. sorry...




hi high post-
using vlc, can you tell me how to convert flv to mpg so i can burn a dvd that will play on my friend's standalone dvd player? i have been trying to convert youtube files for at least two weeks now, used lots of programs that wouldnt work at all, Any Video Converter does convert but then i cant burn the file on ashampoo, it says the encoding is bad and sometimes other errors. i assume the problem is either the original video flv files cant be converted to mpeg (is that possible?) or certain converter software cant handle them. or i could be pushing the wrong buttons somewhere...

i tried to wing it with the vlc following your directions substituting what i thought would be right for creating an mpeg but again got a file that ashampoo doesnt like. could it be i am doing something wrong in ashampoo?

here is a failed conversion log from the mozilla download helper program, i dont know if that will explain my problem to you, i hope it helps. i spent six weeks downloading 52 episodes of a pakistani tv serial for my friends (i have a slow connection) thinking that was going to be the hard part!

------------------------------------
episode 3

Entry date: 29/09/2008 19:09:40
FFmpeg version SVN-r11213, Copyright (c) 2000-2007 Fabrice Bellard, et al.
configuration: --enable-memalign-hack --enable-libamr-nb --enable-libamr-wb --enable-libfaac --enable-libfaad --enable-libgsm --enable-libmp3lame --enable-libvorbis --enable-libtheora --enable-liba52 --enable-libx264 --enable-libxvid --enable-swscaler --enable-gpl --enable-avisynth --cpu=i686 --enable-pthreads --enable-shared --disable-static
libavutil version: 49.6.0
libavcodec version: 51.49.0
libavformat version: 52.2.0
built on Dec 13 2007 21:42:07, gcc: 4.2.1-sjlj (mingw32-2)

Seems stream 0 codec frame rate differs from container frame rate: 1000.00 (1000/1) -> 15.00 (15/1)
Input #0, flv, from 'D:\Documents and Settings\SALIMA\My Documents\My Videos\tanhaiyan\3 episode.flv.htm':
Duration: 00:07:48.3, start: 0.000000, bitrate: 48 kb/s
Stream #0.0: Video: flv, yuv420p, 320x240 [PAR 0:1 DAR 0:1], 15.00 tb(r)
Stream #0.1: Audio: mp3, 22050 Hz, mono, 48 kb/s
Stream mapping:
Stream #0.0 -> #0.0
Stream #0.1 -> #0.1
[mpeg1video @ 68C432E0]MPEG1/2 does not support 15/1 fps
Error while opening codec for output stream #0.0 - maybe incorrect parameters such as bit_rate, rate, width or height
Conversion failed

[Cobra281]

i used SUPER to convert an flv format vid using the FFmpeg encoder to mpg format to burn for a svcd. it converted successfully, but the video is not seekable- how can i make it seekable? also, what are the best settings to use to ensure maximum quality?

[Techno_Moron]

Hi everyone,

I tried SUPER as it seemed to be the programme most on this forum recommended,
(in case it's not glaringly obvious, I'm a complete idiot on all technical issues)
didnt have a clue what i was doing and yet I had no problems converting, I know I have no idea everything SUPER is capable of but thanks to good advice and clear idiot proof instructions (!) I successfully converted numerous files, it wasn't as scary as it looked initially!
Big thank you for excellent advice!!

[Teleport]

I've used vixy.net in the past with good results.

Might be worth a try...

[nohart]

Whenever I convert a .flv to .avi the result video file has text on the screen that shows audio track info and current bit rate info etc How do I remove that? The original .flv didn't have this info displayed on the screen but the converted .avi does. If I convert to .mpg the screen info isn't there just if I convert to .avi...

[Ai Haibara]

Is the info display there if you play the .avi in a player that doesn't use VfW/DirectShow codecs or filters, like VLC?

Sounds like you may have ffdshow installed, if you're running under Windows, and the OSD (on-screen display) options active. If so, go to ffdshow's folder in the Start menu, and open 'Audio decoder configuration'. Make sure there's no checkmark next to 'OSD' in the left pane. Click OK to close the window.
Repeat the process with 'Video decoder configuration', to be sure. Then, try playing the AVI again, and see if the information display is still there.

[blujackets]

I used to use Super, and it worked fine. Then I tried Quick Media Converter - produces good quality, simple to use and runs faster than Super.