How to Convert OGV to FLV Using ffmpeg

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Jun 042009
 

    This tutorial will explainhow to convert an OGV file to FLV. You will need the ffmpeg audio and video encoder.

    Install ffmpeg in debian

    #apt-get install ffmpeg

    To convert an OGV file to flv file use the following command

    ffmpeg -i input_file.ogv output_file.flv

    You can shrink the size of the output file using the following command

    ffmpeg -i input_file.ogv -s 800×600 output_file.flv

    This also reduces the size of the Flash video file.

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      • mmi

        For better results add -sameq flag (same quality). Output is much better form me.
        ffmpeg -i input_file.ogv -sameq output_file.flv

      • Josberto Vieira

        Thanks! My screencasts with recordMyDesktop now is smaller!

      • Lynear

        Nice guide. Not suitable for me. Often Type OGV Converter- Easily Convert OGV to AVI,MP4,WMV,MPEG,and FLV in Google to find a easier guide for me.

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