Video format

FLV Sample Files

FLV (.flv) is the Flash Video container once ubiquitous for web streaming. It houses H.263/VP6 video and MP3 audio. Use sample .flv files to test legacy streaming servers, RTMP ingestion, and player compatibility.

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CategoryVideo

Total Files4

Extension.flv

MIMEvideo/x-flv

ManifestJSON

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flv_15s_sample_file_872KB.flv · 872.0 KB

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Filename	Size	MIME	Download
flv_15s_sample_file_872KB.flv .flv Starter `SHA256 bfbc78c9a567...`	872.0 KB	`video/x-flv`	Download
flv_30s_sample_file_1.7MB.flv .7MB.flv `SHA256 eccae38427e4...`	1.7 MB	`video/x-flv`	Download
flv_5s_sample_file_280KB.flv .flv Realistic `SHA256 3cec5133dc41...`	279.3 KB	`video/x-flv`	Download
flv_60s_sample_file_3.5MB.flv .5MB.flv `SHA256 b03c6fa9c55c...`	3.5 MB	`video/x-flv`	Download

Use cases

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Upload Testing

FLV for Upload Testing

Open Format FLV

Parser Regression

FLV for Parser Regression

Open Format FLV

QA Automation

FLV for QA Automation

Open Format FLV

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How to Convert FLV to MP4

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Checksum Verification

Use checksums to confirm file integrity after download.

shasum -a 256 your_file_name_here
# Compare output with SHA256 values listed above.

Where is the machine-readable manifest?

Use the manifest when you need stable names, SHA256 values, and URLs for automation.

Manifest

Validation Methodology

Confirm codec/container detection matches actual stream info.
Test keyframe seek, subtitle loading, and fallback playback.
Measure startup and buffering behavior across browsers.

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