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What is FLV?
FLV (Flash Video) is a container file format used to deliver video content over the internet. It was developed by Macromedia (now Adobe) and was widely used for streaming video on the web, particularly with Adobe Flash Player.
History
FLV was introduced by Macromedia in 2002 as part of the Flash platform. It became popular for web video streaming due to its efficient compression and streaming capabilities, though its usage has declined with the phasing out of Flash Player.
How it works
FLV files use a simple structure to store video and audio data. The format supports various codecs, including H.264 for video and AAC for audio. FLV files are designed for streaming, allowing playback to begin before the entire file is downloaded.
How to open FLV files
FLV files can be opened with various media players and web browsers. Here are some common ways to open FLV files:
- VLC Media Player
- Media Player Classic
- PotPlayer
- Most modern web browsers
- Many media players on mobile devices
- Adobe Flash Player (legacy)
Tips for working with FLV files
Here are some useful tips when working with FLV files:
- FLV files are optimized for streaming
- They offer good compression for web delivery
- The format is widely supported in media players
- FLV files can be easily converted to other formats
- They are less common now due to the decline of Flash
Useful links
For more information about FLV files, you can visit these resources:
- Adobe Flash Video Documentation
- FLV File Format Specification
- Adobe Developer Documentation
What is WMV?
WMV (Windows Media Video) is a video compression format developed by Microsoft. It is part of the Windows Media framework and is designed to work with Windows Media Player. WMV files are commonly used for streaming video content over the internet.
History
WMV was introduced by Microsoft in 1999 as part of the Windows Media framework. It was developed to provide efficient video compression for streaming and downloading video content on Windows platforms.
How it works
WMV files use Microsoft's proprietary video compression technology. The format is designed to provide good quality at low bitrates, making it suitable for streaming over the internet. WMV files can also include digital rights management (DRM) protection.
How to open WMV files
WMV files can be opened with various media players and devices. Here are some common ways to open WMV files:
- Windows Media Player
- VLC Media Player
- Media Player Classic
- PotPlayer
- Most modern web browsers
- Many media players on mobile devices
- Windows 10 Movies & TV app
Tips for working with WMV files
Here are some useful tips when working with WMV files:
- WMV files are optimized for streaming
- They offer good compression at low bitrates
- The format is widely supported on Windows platforms
- WMV files can be protected with DRM
- They can be easily converted to other formats
Useful links
For more information about WMV files, you can visit these resources:
- Microsoft Windows Media Documentation
- Windows Media Format SDK
- Windows Media Player Documentation
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