You find a video you want to keep, but the site only lets you stream it. Then you need it in a different format for your phone or an old player. GetFLV is a Windows tool that handles both jobs: it grabs web video and converts it afterward.
Quick facts
- Platform: Windows 7 or later (Intel)
- Price: Pro plan $59.95 (one year of free upgrades); Golden plan $159.95 (lifetime free upgrades)
- Trial: a trial version is available
- Packaging: portable download, unzipped with a tool such as 7-zip
Key features
Built-in browser that catches the video you play
Launch the FLV browser, visit your favorite video site, play a video and click download to save it to your disk. The vendor says it supports hundreds of video sites.
Faster downloads by splitting files into sections
The program splits the file into sections and downloads several at once, which cuts the waiting time.
Convert downloads for portable devices
Convert web video to MP4, WMV, 3GP, AVI and MOV so you can watch on other computers or portable devices.
Turn other videos into Flash files
The converter takes formats such as AVI, WMV, MOV, ASF, MP4 and 3GP and outputs Flash video.
Pull the music out of a video
The audio ripper extracts the music track and saves it as MP3, WMA, AAC and other formats.
Repair Flash files that won't play
The FLV Fixer and MetaData Injector analyze and repair damaged Flash movies.
Who it's for
You'll get the most from it if you regularly save web videos to watch offline, then convert them for a phone, player or website. It is Windows only, so Mac and Android users need the vendor's separate apps.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Download, convert, audio extraction and repair in one tool
- Multi-section downloading
- Free trial to test before buying
- Lifetime upgrade option
Cons
- Windows only
- The Pro plan includes only one year of free upgrades
- Delivered as a zip you must extract yourself
FAQs
Can I try it first?
Yes, a trial version is offered.
What's the difference between Pro and Golden?
Pro includes one year of free upgrades; Golden includes lifetime free upgrades.
Which Windows versions work?
Windows 7 or later (Intel).
Does it need installing?
It is a portable program delivered as a zip file.
System requirements
Windows 7 or later (Intel).