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F4V File Extension

The F4V file extension was created by Adobe and is also known as the Flash MP4 Video File. F4V is classified as a Video Files and This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open F4V files in Adobe Flash Player program.

Flash MP4 Video File Type

Flash MP4 Video File Type
Extension .f4v
Developer Adobe
Popularity 5.0 (73 Votes)
Mime Type video/x-f4v
Default Program Adobe Flash Player
Category Video Files
Format Binary
Updated 7/1/2025

What is a F4V File Type?

The F4V files are similar to FLV but use the boxes to store data. Examples of boxes supported by the F4V format are the ftyp box, the moov box (-file head), the mvhd box (playback information), the trak box (media tracks), the uda box (data from the free form user-), the meta box (meta data) and several others.

Free Online F4V Tools & Apps

Access powerful and secure free online F4V tools to convert, view, edit, merge, split, and compare F4V files — all without installing any software. Our tools support the .F4V (Flash MP4 Video File) file extension and run smoothly in any modern browser.

Select a tool below to explore features and manage your F4V files directly from your device with ease.

F4V Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Flash MP4 Video File .F4V File Extensions while opening the .F4V files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open F4V Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for Flash MP4 Video File on your system such as Adobe Flash Player.
  2. Associate default Adobe Adobe Flash Player program for *.f4v (Flash MP4 Video File) files.

    Associate F4V Default Program on Windows
    1. Right-click a *.F4V (e.g example.f4v) file and click Open With.
    2. In the Open with dialog box, click Adobe Adobe Flash Player program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
    3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .f4v files.

    Associate F4V Default Program on MacOs
    1. Click *.F4V (e.g example.f4v) file and click information -> Open With.
    2. In the programs list, click Adobe Adobe Flash Player program Or other appropriate program that you want.
    3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
    4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Adobe Flash Player extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

All Platform Software Programs for F4V File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the F4V files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Microsoft Windows logo image Open F4V File on Windows

Software License Developer
Adobe Acrobat image. Adobe Acrobat DC 2019 for Windows Commercial Adobe
Adobe Flash image. Adobe Flash CC for Windows Commercial Adobe
Adobe Flash Player image. Adobe Flash Player 26 for Windows Freeware Adobe
Audials One image. Audials One 2018 for Windows Commercial Audials
Aiseesoft Video Converter Ultimate image. Aiseesoft Video Converter Ultimate 9 for Windows Commercial Aiseesoft
VideoLAN VLC media player image. VideoLAN VLC media player 3 for Windows Open Source VideoLAN

MacOs logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen F4V File on Mac OS

Software License Developer
Adobe Acrobat image. Adobe Acrobat DC 2019 for MacOs Commercial Adobe
Adobe Flash image. Adobe Flash CC for MacOs Commercial Adobe
Adobe Flash Player image. Adobe Flash Player 26 for MacOs Freeware Adobe
Roxio Popcorn image. Roxio Popcorn 4 for MacOs Commercial Roxio
Aiseesoft Video Converter Ultimate for Mac image. Aiseesoft Video Converter Ultimate for Mac 9 for MacOs Commercial Aiseesoft
VideoLAN VLC media player image. VideoLAN VLC media player 3 for MacOs Open Source VideoLAN

Linux logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen F4V file on Linux

Software License Developer
Adobe Acrobat image. Adobe Acrobat DC 2019 for Linux Commercial Adobe
Adobe Flash Player image. Adobe Flash Player 26 for Linux Freeware Adobe
VideoLAN VLC media player image. VideoLAN VLC media player 3 for Linux Open Source VideoLAN

Website logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen F4V file on Web

Software License Developer

iOS logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen F4V file on iOS

Software License Developer
VideoLAN VLC for iOS image. VideoLAN VLC for iOS 2 for iOS Open Source VideoLAN

Android logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen F4V file on Android

Software License Developer
J2 Interactive MX Player for Android image. J2 Interactive MX Player for Android 1.7 for Android Freeware J2 Interactive

About Licensing

  1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
  2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
  3. Free+ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
  4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
  5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

F4V file extension icon image.About F4V - Flash MP4 Video File

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Updated 7/1/2025