Converting video (AVI, MOV, MPG, MP4) to FLV using FFmpeg

Friday, 07. 18. 2008  –  Category: Windows

Firstly you need to download FFmpeg from the FFmpeg website

To convert your file use the following command.

ffmpeg -i “C:\videos\videoname.mov” -ar 44100 -ab 96 -f flv “C:\videos\videoname.flv”

  • ffmpeg – runs the program
  • -i “filename.ext” – input file
  • -ar 44100 – audio frequency
  • -ab 96 – audio bitrate
  • -f flv – force format followed by format
  • “newfilename.ext” – output file

I used these settings to convert some 500MB+ Apple Quicktime (MOV) files down to ~20MB FLV which were perfect for uploading to YouTube.

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