How to convert a wmv to flash, flv
 

Please Can some one tell me an easy way to convert a wmv file to an flv file. what software do you use ??

SuperMedia

...or...

Import the file into FLASH and save as FLV or compile as SWF

I played around with several and ended getting EasyFLV Batch Converter. Works great, except it does not remember the output folder, which can be annoying.

ffmpeg on the server side usually works great

I use EasyFLV too. And yeah, isn't that a bitch that it won't remember that folder? I should contact the software guy and demand an upgrade.

If you have Flash - use Flash video encoder.

If not - there are a few free options out there... I'll do a search later

I'm using Total Video Converter

I was going to say ffmpeg too -- it rocks -- but you need Linux on your desktop or a server.

There is a nice GUI version for the Mac.

The program I use to make h.264 vids also does flv and a bunch of other formats but it is overkill if all you need is to convert to Flash vids.

avs media converts to all formats and it's inexpensive

http://www.erightsoft.com/SUPER.html

uses the FFMPEG for windows

supports FLV and h.264 ( I suggest encoding into h.264 )

Adobe Media Encoder CS4 is part of Flash Professional CS4.

I encode video everyday and do patches. This is simply the way to go and you also need a powerful machine.

My machine uses the i7 920 overclocked.

If you don't mind spending the money then Adobe Media Encoder CS4 is the only way to go in my opinion.

I've used Moyea, they have a range of products ranging from server side tools to different converting tools

I'm looking at these tools, looking for a way to split the input video into X number of segments. Anyway to do that with ffmpeg (so many options) or Super? I'm not seeing it and want to be sure.

I love Adobe products and use them every day but for encoding you may want to check Sorenson Squeeze, there is a version for encoding to flash only which is 200$.
If you need only simple converting without all the advanced options check On2 Flix, it's only 40$


HowlingWulf for splitting "old" formats I use Boilsoft Video Splitter, for FLV check Moica (wont work with h.264 tho)

Anyone need a hand with any of that don't hesitate do hit me up on icq ;)

ya know.... it seems like the FLV files are bigger in file size then the WMV i converted and the quality isnt as good

I wanna thank everyone for their suggestions .. this has turned into a great thread

hey Tommy why don't you shoot me message on icq tomorow so I can take a look at your files. Maybe I can help you with compression ?!

I found that with a couple also Tommy, but I tried on2 Flix - which I see Buka has also suggested, and it's by far the easiest, and gives lower filesize + good results, definitely give that one a go.

Bumping an old thread here.

I converted a few WMVs at 640x480 and the resulting FLV is smaller in size. Not 640x480 and not 320x240, almost an odd size, square almost. That normal? I assume my settings are off.

Not for me. I use WinnFF and have custom settings for the flv outputs, but even on default I'm pretty sure it keeps widescreen wide and whatnot.

I don't know how you're viewing them though. The flv player I have has a dynamic size setting, so if you're not changing your player size that could make the flv's look like they are an odd size. |huh

I decided to download that Super one http://www.erightsoft.com/SUPER.html and it seems to be working fine. Not sure why Sorensen was doing what it was doing but this is working fine.

VDub with the ffvdub.vdf in the plugins directory and ffdshow installed.

http://www.videocharge.com/Index.php does pretty good and has a nice batch feature
will make the thumbs also

converts a ton of other stuff formats etc etc

"SO Think" is a company that makes a lot of flash video tools. They have encoders, decoders, flash video rippers and such.