FLV to AVI Shareware
FLV is a Flash video format, popular on streaming video websites. While there are some media players that can read FLV files, it is not a ubiquitous a file type as AVI. Converting FLV to AVI is fairly simple using free programs.
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MediaCoder
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MediaCoder is a simple media converter designed for Windows; it is usable in Linux, however, with use of the Wine Windows emulator. To convert FLV to AVI, load the FLV video into the MediaCoder program, select "AVI" from the formats under the Container tab, and start the conversion process.
Any Video Converter
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Any Video Converter is designed for Windows, and does not work in the Linux environment. The program is minimalistic, offering just a few large buttons that are easy to locate and understand. Click "Add Video" to select your FLV file, and click "Convert." The program uses AVI as the default output type.
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Media-Convert
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Media-Convert is an online service that allows conversion between file types. While a bit slower and a little harder to navigate than a dedicated program, it has the advantage of being usable on any computer that can access the Internet. To convert your video select the FLV file, choose "Audio Video Interleave (.avi)" from the output format, and click "OK."
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