FLV to MOV Converter

Get old Flash video into QuickTime, iMovie, and Final Cut. Convert FLV to MOV free in your browser, with no signup and no watermark.

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We support most file types including: MP4, MOV, WEBM, AVI, MP3, WAV, PNG, JPEG, GIF, MKV, PDF, FLAC, TIFF!

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Updated June 2026

QuickTime never supported the Flash container, and iMovie and Final Cut will not import an FLV either, so old Flash video stalls the moment you try to play or edit it on a Mac. Converting FLV to MOV solves that: MOV is Apple's QuickTime format, and it drops straight into QuickTime Player, iMovie, and Final Cut Pro. It all happens in your browser, with no signup.

Free, no sign-upNo account, no trial

Runs in your browserNothing to install

Works on every devicePhone, tablet, laptop

No watermarkClean output, every time

How it works

How to convert FLV to MOV

1
Upload your FLV
Drag your FLV onto the converter or pick it from your device. Nothing to install.
2
Choose MOV and convert
Select MOV as the output and start. Free, with no sign-up and no watermark.
3
Download your MOV
Save the finished MOV, or open it in the editor to trim, crop, or resize it first.

Try it

Estimate your MOV

Pick a video bitrate and a length to see the MOV file size before you convert.

Video bitrate

Length5 min

1 min30 min

Estimated MOV size183MBSharp 1080p

An estimate. Real size varies with resolution, frame rate, and how much the picture moves.

The formats

FLV vs MOV

FLV

Flash Video

Legacy Flash video from the pre-HTML5 web

Type: Flash video container
Holds: H.263, VP6, or H.264 video with MP3 or AAC audio
Typical size: Small, made for streaming
Plays on: VLC, since browsers dropped Flash in 2020

Best for:Recovering old Flash web video

MOV

QuickTime File Format

Apple QuickTime video, common on iPhone and Mac

Type: Video container (QuickTime)
Holds: H.264 or HEVC video with AAC audio
Typical size: Large, often bigger than MP4
Plays on: iPhone, Mac, QuickTime, most modern players

Best for:Recording and editing on Apple devices

Will it lose quality?

When the codecs already match MOV, the converter can change the container without re-encoding, so the picture stays identical.
When the video has to be re-encoded for MOV, a high bitrate keeps it visually close to the FLV.
Converting cannot add detail the FLV never had. The output is at best as good as the source.

Use cases

What people use it for

Play anywhereMake a clip your device supports

Video editorsGet footage your software accepts

Web videoUse a format browsers play

CourseworkHand in a standard video file

SharingSend a clip people can open

Troubleshooting

If something looks off

The MOV will not play

Some players are picky about codecs. Try it in VLC, which opens almost anything, or convert again and let the converter re-encode the video.

The file got larger

A format change can shift the size, and re-encoding at a high bitrate adds overhead. Lower the bitrate or trim the clip for a smaller file.

Audio and video drift out of sync

Re-download the source and convert again. If a long recording drifts, splitting it into shorter pieces usually fixes the sync.

FAQ

FLV to MOV questions

Why convert FLV to MOV?

QuickTime, iMovie, and Final Cut Pro do not recognise the Flash container, and Flash playback was retired in 2020. Converting to MOV gives you a QuickTime file that opens and edits natively on a Mac without any extra plugin.

Is the FLV to MOV converter free?

Yes. EchoWave converts FLV to MOV with no signup, no file-count limit, no trial, and no watermark. Upload your FLV, convert it, and download the MOV from your browser.

How do I convert FLV to MOV?

Upload your FLV, choose MOV as the output format, and start. When it finishes, download the MOV or open it in the editor to trim and tidy it before importing it into your Mac editor.

Will converting FLV to MOV reduce the quality?

The MOV is at best as good as the source FLV, and converting cannot add detail that was never recorded. When the video has to be re-encoded for QuickTime, a high bitrate keeps the result visually close to the original Flash clip.

Can I import the MOV into iMovie or Final Cut?

Yes. MOV is the native QuickTime format that Apple's editors expect, so the converted file imports into iMovie and Final Cut Pro directly, where an FLV would simply be rejected.

Do I need a Mac to use this converter?

No. The converter runs in any browser on macOS, Windows, Chromebook, Linux, iPhone, iPad, and Android. You can even produce a MOV on Windows, though MOV is most useful inside the Apple ecosystem.

The converted MOV will not play. What should I try?

Some players are picky about codecs. Try the file in VLC, which opens almost anything, or convert again and let the converter re-encode the video so QuickTime accepts it cleanly.

Can I convert large FLV files or several clips?

Yes. There are no file-count limits on these pages, and large videos are supported. They simply take a little longer to upload and convert, so you can work through a batch of old Flash clips one at a time.