FLV to JPEG Converter

Convert FLV to JPEG Online

Pull still images out of an old FLV (Flash Video) file and save them as JPEG photos — one frame at an exact timestamp, or a whole sequence sampled across the clip. Browsers stopped running Flash after Adobe ended Flash Player on December 31, 2020, so FLVs no longer play inline on the web; here you upload the file and our server decodes it to extract the frames you want. The output is one or more still images, not a playable video, and JPEG keeps each frame small for thumbnails, contact sheets, or reference shots.

How to Convert FLV to JPEG

1. Upload Your FLV File: Drag and drop the FLV onto the page or click "+ Add Files". You can queue several FLV files and they all use the same settings.
2. Choose Specific Frame or Multiple Screenshots: Pick "Specific Frame" to grab a single still, then type the moment into "Time (seconds)" (for example 12). Pick "Multiple Screenshots" to export a sequence sampled across the clip.
3. Set Quality and Size: Leave "Quality Preset" on "Very High (Recommended)" for the sharpest JPEG, or lower it for smaller files; use "Preset Resolutions" to scale down, or "Keep original" to match the FLV's native frame size.
4. Convert and Download: Click "Convert" and download the JPEG (or a ZIP when you exported many). No sign-up, no watermark.

Output Format: JPEG vs PNG vs WebP for Extracted Frames

JPEG and JPG are the same format — the shorter .jpg extension dates back to the old MS-DOS 8.3 three-letter filename limit, and .jpeg is byte-for-byte identical. Choosing "JPEG" or "JPG" on this page produces the same image.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this play the FLV, or does it only produce still images?

It only produces still images. Our server decodes the FLV and exports the frame, or frames, you selected as JPEG files — there is no video playback and no audio in the output. If you want a playable modern clip instead, use the FLV to MP4 converter.

My FLV won't open in my browser anymore — can I still use it here?

Yes. Browsers dropped Flash support after Adobe's Flash Player reached end of life on December 31, 2020 (Adobe began blocking Flash content on January 12, 2021), so FLV files no longer play inline on the web. You do not need Flash installed to extract frames here — you upload the FLV and our server decodes it for you over an encrypted connection.

What's the difference between Specific Frame and Multiple Screenshots?

"Specific Frame" exports exactly one JPEG from the moment you type into "Time (seconds)" — ideal for a thumbnail or cover image. "Multiple Screenshots" samples the clip across its length and exports a sequence, which you download together as a ZIP. Use Specific Frame when you know the exact moment you want; use Multiple Screenshots to survey the whole clip.

Why do my extracted frames look blocky or soft?

In our testing, the limiting factor on FLV frames is almost always the source footage, not the export. Most FLVs were encoded years ago at modest bitrates with Sorenson Spark (a variant of H.263) or On2 VP6, so detail the original never recorded cannot be recovered. Keeping "Quality Preset" on "Very High (Recommended)" simply avoids stacking extra JPEG compression on top of already-soft frames.

Should I extract as JPEG or PNG?

Use JPEG for photographic frames and small files — it is lossy but compresses real-world footage efficiently. Switch to PNG with the FLV to PNG converter when the frame has crisp text or line art you want kept exactly, or when you need a transparent background, since JPEG has no alpha channel and fills every frame with a solid background.

Are my uploaded FLV files kept private?

Yes. Files are uploaded over an encrypted connection, processed on our servers, and deleted automatically a few hours after conversion — no sign-up, no watermark, never shared or made public.