2 Solutions to Import FLV to Windows Movie Maker for Editing

FLV files usually come from some video-sharing sites like YouTube, Vimeo, etc. When importing an FLV video into Windows Movie Maker for editing, you may get an error message since Windows Movie Maker doesn’t support the FLV format. Fortunately, this post shares 2 workable ways to help with the Windows Movie Maker FLV importing & editing issue.
* A practical and efficient video converter can easily solve the FLV Windows Movie Maker as well as other file incompatibility issues.
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Carina Carina | June 02, 2023

Solution 1. Convert FLV to Windows Movie Maker Compatible Format

Solution 2. Install Codec Pack to Windows Movie Maker

Solution 1. Convert FLV to Windows Movie Maker Compatible Format

When facing video & audio not opening issues in some devices or programs, converting the unsupported file to the device/program-compatible format is always a useful way, just like the Windows Movie Maker FLV issue. And WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro is a highly-recommended video converter that can convert FLV to Windows Movie Maker supported file types. It can quickly convert multiple FLV videos to WMV, MP4, MOV, MPEG, etc. without quality loss. Being a powerful video converter, users can also use it as an FLV video editor to cut, crop, rotate, merge videos, and more.

DownloadDownload this FLV video converter now and follow the steps below to convert and edit FLV in Windows Movie Maker.

FLV to Window Movie Maker

HD Video Converter Factory Pro can easily convert FLV to WMV or other Windows Movie Maker supported formats for you to edit videos in Windows Movie Maker without any hassle. Basic video editing tools are also provided. Download and give it a try now!

Detailed Steps on How to Convert FLV to Windows Movie Maker

Step 1. Import FLV Files

Launch HD Video Converter Factory Pro and select the “Converter” module. Click the “+ Add Files” button to import FLV files into the program.

* HD Video Converter Factory Pro supports batch conversion so that you can import multiple FLV files and start the conversion simultaneously.

Import FLV Videos

Step 2. Convert FLV to Windows Movie Maker Compatible Format

Click on the format image at the right side of the interface to open the output format list. Go to the “Video” tab and select “WMV” or other Windows Movie Maker-supported formats.

Optional:

There is a “Parameter settings” window for advanced users to customize each of the video & audio settings, like the video codec, resolution, bitrate, and more. And the video editing tools are built-in on each video toolbar.

Convert FLV to WMV

Step 3. Export the Converted Files

When everything is OK, hit the bottom inverted triangle button to specify an output path for the exported files. Finally, press “Run” to start the conversion and wait for the conversion process.

Export Files

Solution 2. Install Codec Pack to Windows Movie Maker

Besides converting FLV to Windows Movie Maker-supported formats, you can also make your Windows Movie Maker support FLV videos by installing a smaller codec pack. This post shares one of the best codec packs. You can download it to solve the Windows Movie Maker FLV importing issue.

1. Navigate to the codec pack download site: https://www.codecguide.com/download_kl.htm

2. Locate the “Basic” version and click “Download Basic” to download this codec pack.

3. Launch K-Lite Codec Pack, follow the instruction, and install it to your Windows operating system, and you’re good to go. Your Windows Movie Maker shall be able to read FLV files now.

Bottom Line

Converting FLV files and installing a codec pack can both solve the Windows Movie Maker FLV issue. Hope you can import your files into Windows Movie Maker for editing now.
BTW, with HD Video Converter Factory Pro, you can solve more file incompatibility issues with Windows Movie Maker, Windows Media Player, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and more.

Thanks for your reading. Have a nice day!

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