This post explains how to transcribe FLV to text using 2 video to text converters: MiniTool Video Converter and Transcri.io. Simply upload your FLV video, and the transcription starts immediately- no complex settings. 

What Is FLV

FLV (Flash Video) is a digital container file format primarily used for storing and transmitting digital video content, such as television programs, videos, and movies. There are 2 Flash Video file formats: FLV and F4V. The audio and video data in FLV files are encoded with the same method as SWF files. FLV typically uses the H.264 video codec and the HE-AAC audio codec.

However, FLV has limitations, as many operating systems cannot play FLV videos directly. It can only be viewed using Adobe Flash Player, browser plug-ins, or third-party programs.

If you want to understand the key points of an FLV video more quickly, you can convert it to text, which is faster than watching the video, allowing you to find what you need more efficiently. Moreover, converting FLV videos to text makes the video accessible to people with hearing impairments.

How to Convert FLV to Text

Fast Track Steps:

  1. Open the target transcription tool.
  2. Upload your FLV file.
  3. Wait for the transcription.
  4. Edit and save the transcript.

Want to convert FLV to text? Below are 2 top-grade FLV to text converters, including MiniTool Video Converter and Transcri.io. Here is a quick comparison table:

ToolMiniTool Video ConverterTranscri.io
PriceA free basic model + two paid onesFree (with file limits)
PlatformWindows (local)Web-based
File size limitNo limitMax 20MB
PrivacyProcessed locally, no uploadRequires upload
Output formatsSRT / TXTMultiple formats
Editable textSupports sentence-by-sentence editingLimited
Export video with subtitlesSupportedNo

Method 1. Use MiniTool Video Converter

MiniTool Video Converter is a powerful text generator. It uses artificial intelligence to recognize audio, enhancing recognition accuracy. It supports various video/audio to text conversions, such as FLV to text, 3GP to text, WMV to text, AIFF to text, etc. The software offers 3 models for this task, including the free Basic model and 2 paid models.

Best of all, the software also lets you edit the transcript and export it as a Text file or SRT file. In addition, it doesn’t have watermarks, ads, or bundles. It is also 100% safe and clean.

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Here is how to convert FLV to text with MiniTool Video Converter.

1. Download and Install

Download and install the FLV-to-text converter on your PC.

2. Choose an AI Model and Import the Video

Launch the software and switch to the Intelligent Subtitle tab. Then, click the Choose Video option to trigger the Choose AI Model window.

In the Choose AI Model window, choose a model according to your needs. Here, I choose Basic Model and click OK to apply the settings. Then, the Import Media window will automatically pop up. There, import your FLV video.

Choose Basic Model and click the OK button in the Choose AI Model window of MiniTool Video Converter to apply the settings

3. Edit the Text

When the FLV import completes, move to the right side of the Player window. There, under the Text tab, you can click the Edit icons to modify the subtitles.

Click on the Edit icons under the Text tab of the Intelligence Subtitle module of MiniTool Video Converter to modify your subtitles

Switch to the Style tab. There, you can customize the font, outline width, opacity, background color, and position of the subtitles.

4. Specify the Output Settings

Check the Export Subtitle and the Export Video options. Then, expand the Export subtitle option to select the output format for the subtitle file.

Check the Export subtitle and Export video option in the Intelligence Subtitle tab to export the video and subtitle files

5. Choose a Storage Location and Begin the Export Process

Expand the Output option at the bottom to choose a storage location for the output files. Then, click on the Export button to begin the export process.

6. Check the Output Files

Once the file export process ends, the output folder will pop up. Then, check the output subtitle and video file.

MiniTool Video Converter converts FLV to text very conveniently and quickly.Click to Tweet

Tips:
MiniTool Video Converter is also a free screen recorder. If you want to record videos without duration and quantity limits. You can switch to the Capture Screen tab to start your recording process.

Method 2. Use Transcri.io

Transcri.io is an online transcription software that supports FLV to text conversion. It uses AI power to recognize the audio accurately. What’s more, Transcri.io supports various languages, providing users with a wider range of transcription and translation content. Furthermore, it supports FLV to text conversion for non-logged-in users with a maximum file size of 20MB.

The following is about FLV to text conversion with Transcri.io.

1. Open Transcri.io’s Homepage

Visit https://transcri.io/en/video-to-text/flv-to-txt to open Transcri.io’s homepage.

2. Upload the FLV Video

Click the Choose a file option to upload the FLV video.

3. Start the Conversion Process

Click the Convert button to start the conversion process.

Click the Convert button in Transcri.io to start the conversion process

4. Download the Text File

When the conversion process completes, click the Download icon to enter the Download window.

Click the Download icon in Transcri.io to enter the Download window

In the Download window, expand the Choose the file type to download option to choose a format for the converted file. Then, click on the Download button to save the converted file.

Final Thoughts

It is easy to transcribe FLV to text in MiniTool Video Converter and Transcri.io on your PC. To transcribe small video files under 20MB, Transcri.io is a can’t-miss tool, and use MiniTool Video Converter to convert larger FLV files to text.

If you have any problems while using MiniTool Video Converter, contact the support team at support@minitool.com for help.

People Also Ask

How can I open an FLV file?
You can easily open FLV video files on your computer. You can also convert FLV to MP4 in the software to play it on other devices.

How do I transcribe an MP4 to text in Word?
If you have a Microsoft 365 subscription, you can transcribe an MP4 to text in Word:
1. Open a blank document in Word for the web.
2. Go to the Home tab, click the drop-down arrow next to Dictate, and select Transcribe.
3. Choose your preferred spoken language from the drop-down.
4. Select Upload audio and add your MP4 file from your computer.
5. Keep the Transcribe pane open while Word converts the audio to text.
6. Review and edit the generated transcript.
7. Click Add all to document to insert the transcript.

How can I convert an FLV file to MP3?
You can easily extract audio from an FLV file and save it as an MP3 using MiniTool Video Converter:
1. Under the Convert Video tab, click Add Files at the top to add the target FLV file.
2. Click the Settings icon on the right side.
3. Go to the Audio tab, select MP3 on the left sidebar, and click the desired preset.
4. Click Convert to start the conversion task.

Is FLV still used today?
No, FLV (Flash Video) is outdated for today's web, since Adobe shut down Flash Player at the end of 2020. Currently, MP4 is the most popular and widely compatible video format.

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