FLV (Flash Video) is a proprietary file format developed by Adobe for streaming video content over the internet. It uses a container format that supports video encoding with H.264 or VP6 and audio encoding with MP3 or AAC. Primarily associated with Adobe Flash Player, FLV enables efficient web video delivery with relatively small file sizes and low bandwidth requirements.
Compact file size, efficient streaming capabilities, broad browser compatibility (pre-HTML5), low computational overhead, supports variable bitrate encoding, and enables quick video loading on slower internet connections.
Declining relevance due to HTML5 video standards, limited native support in modern browsers, security vulnerabilities, dependency on Adobe Flash Player (now deprecated), and reduced performance compared to more modern video formats.
Widely used for online video platforms like YouTube (historically), web-based video streaming, embedded video content in websites, online learning platforms, video advertisements, and multimedia presentations. Commonly employed in web browsers, media players, and interactive web applications before HTML5 video became standard.