Convert FLV to SRT

Generate perfectly-timed SRT subtitle files from your FLV videos. Create subtitles for archived Flash content, legacy web videos, and preserved downloads.

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About This Format

Understanding FLV files

What is a FLV file?

Legacy Flash video format for web streaming

FLV files are also known as Flash Video Files. Most FLV files use Adobe Flash Player or Adobe Air to transmit audio/video over the Internet. Most embedded videos on the Internet are FLV files, but with the introduction of HTML5 videos, many streaming services have dropped usage of FLV files. You can sometimes see FLV files with a F4V file extension. FLV files aren’t as common now, but we still support them at Sonix.

Common Uses

  • Legacy web videos
  • Archived Flash content
  • Old streaming platforms

Audio Quality

Older format - quality varies significantly

Transcription Tips for FLV

  • Convert to MP4 for better compatibility if possible
  • Audio quality depends on original encoding

Where FLV Files Come From

  • Legacy YouTube downloads
  • Archived web content
  • Old streaming sites
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How It Works

Convert FLV to SRT in 6 steps

Step 1

Create account

Sign up for Sonix's free trial. Includes 30 minutes free.

Step 2

Upload file

Upload your FLV file from your computer or cloud storage.

Step 3

Select language

Choose from 53+ languages spoken in your file.

Step 4

Auto-transcribe

Sonix AI transcribes and timestamps your FLV audio.

Step 5

Edit subtitles

Fine-tune subtitle timing and text with our editor.

Step 6

Export SRT

Download your FLV subtitles as an SRT file.

Common Questions

Everything about FLV to SRT

Can I create SRT subtitles from old FLV files?

Yes! Upload your archived FLV file, Sonix transcribes the audio with word-level timestamps, then export to SRT format. Perfect for making legacy content accessible.

How accurate are FLV-to-SRT subtitle timings?

Sonix generates word-level timestamps from FLV audio tracks with precision within a few hundred milliseconds. Even older FLV files with clear speech produce accurate timing.

Can I add subtitles to archived FLV web videos?

Yes! Create SRT subtitles for legacy content, then either burn them into a converted video file or provide them alongside the original for accessibility.

How do I embed SRT subtitles with FLV content?

FLV doesn't support embedded subtitles like MKV. Convert to MP4 and mux the SRT file during conversion, or use media players that support external SRT files.

Can I include speaker labels in FLV SRT subtitles?

Yes! Enable speaker detection when exporting to SRT. Perfect for archived interviews, podcasts, and multi-person content from the Flash era.

What's the workflow for subtitling FLV archives?

Upload FLV to Sonix, transcribe, edit timing if needed, export SRT. For modern playback, convert FLV to MP4 and include the SRT subtitles.

Why Sonix

Perfect SRT subtitles from FLV files

Precise Timestamps

Word-level timing ensures your subtitles sync perfectly with the audio.

Universal Format

SRT works with YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, and all major video platforms.

Customizable

Adjust timing, line length, and caption duration to your needs.

Editor Friendly

Import directly into Final Cut Pro, Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, and more.

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