How do you convert FLV to AVI?

[tvkim]

Does anyone know how to convert FLV movie files to AVI format?

I use MAC OSX!

thnx


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[Iori]

on Mac no idea.
Do you just want to play the video file?
If so, try a diff. video player called VLC you might want to try.

http://www.videolan.org/vlc/
click below the big download button that reads "Other Systems and Versions" for
osX version.

Google search I came across this forum/thread about same topic.
A lot of diff. options to convert so I hope you have luck with their suggestions.
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/841293

[traLika]

I use a program called Xilisoft Video Converter (Ultimate version) in OSX that can do that. It costs $60 (around £36). You need a Mac with an Intel Processor running 10.5 or 10.6.

http://www.xilisoft.com/video-converter-mac.html

There might be a cheaper (or free) solution but I couldn't find one...

[seamonkey]

I use a no longer supported FREE app called VisualHub (for Mac OS). It's been out of development for at least 4-5 years, but works fine on Snow Leopard. You might see if its still available at Sourceforge or some other open source site. Its easy to use. The last version was 1.34. There is a companion app for audio conversion called AudialHub as well.

[tvkim]

I use a no longer supported FREE app called VisualHub (for Mac OS). It's been out of development for at least 4-5 years, but works fine on Snow Leopard. You might see if its still available at Sourceforge or some other open source site. Its easy to use. The last version was 1.34. There is a companion app for audio conversion called AudialHub as well.

Many thanks for the replies.

I actually have visual hub which I use for all my video conversions but I can't get it to work with FLV files. I'm on snow leopard too.

Mine is version 1.29. Perhaps its just out of date. I know they went bust ages ago!

Shame cus its a fab little programme

[seamonkey]

If you can't find the last version, let me know. I can try to find a way to get the .dmg to you.

Here's a suggestion:

Install Perian (http://perian.org/) (free) into Quicktime Player so it can play all codecs.

In Quicktime, convert the .flv to a self-contained .mov file.

Using VisualHub, convert the .mov to .avi. I believe that will work.

If the latest version of Quicktime does not work, version 7 is still available on the Apple site, I believe. Or do a search for it.

[Iori]

Nice place for older verions of software.

http://mac.oldversion.com/ :D

[seamonkey]

I don't see VisualHub on the list, but Quicktime 7 up to v.7.5.5 is there. I have version 7.6.6 that I got directly from Apple recently.

[Willie Escalade]

I use Any Video Converter. Don't know if it'll work on a Mac though...

[Jackal]

foxtab flv converter might work

[tvkim]

Thanks for all the advice peeps. I'm off to bed now but I will have a look at all the links in the morning.

[LeatherTGirlLover]

Kim i use Videobox, a great easy to use app alternatively you might wanna get Toast, which is a brilliant all round program that does dvds/cds and all manner of conversions

[tvkim]

If you can't find the last version, let me know. I can try to find a way to get the .dmg to you.

Here's a suggestion:

Install Perian (http://perian.org/) (free) into Quicktime Player so it can play all codecs.

In Quicktime, convert the .flv to a self-contained .mov file.

Using VisualHub, convert the .mov to .avi. I believe that will work.

If the latest version of Quicktime does not work, version 7 is still available on the Apple site, I believe. Or do a search for it.

Thanks Seamonkey. Perian seems to work fine at playing FLV files. Not sure whether I can save the file in a different format yet tho. I will have a play around.

[tvkim]

Kim i use Videobox, a great easy to use app alternatively you might wanna get Toast, which is a brilliant all round program that does dvds/cds and all manner of conversions

I got Toast.

I will have a fiddle later when I've woken up more! Just got to work. Need more sleep!

[tvkim]

Thanks Seamonkey. Perian seems to work fine at playing FLV files. Not sure whether I can save the file in a different format yet tho. I will have a play around.

It seems that I can resave the files in a Quicktime format.

Many thanks Seamonkey! x

[seamonkey]

It seems that I can resave the files in a Quicktime format.

Many thanks Seamonkey! x

I'm glad I could help.

[TSLoverIB]

try Oxelon Media Converter its free, has plugins