.DV is a file extension that provides for digital video cameras. This file extension is utilized by home and professional camcorders alike. It is the standard file format that prevails over other alternative video file formats. No other file format can stand up to the quality and utility of the .DV file extension and its other related file extensions, .DVCAM and .DVCPRO.
The FLAC file format associated with the .flac filename extension refers to the FLAC audio encoding algorithm. FLAC is the acronym for Free Lossless Audio Codec. The algorithm is from the lossless audio compression family of formats for digital audio compression. It was developed by the Xiph.Org foundation, a non-profit organization that produces open and free to use multimedia formats, and had its initial release in 2001. Though there isn't widespread compatibility for the format as compared to similar formats such as MP3, the FLAC format enjoys some compatibility and support with in car and home stereo manufacturers as well audio playback software and portable audio devices.
FreeFileConvert uses tuned encoding for DV to FLAC conversions, preserving clarity while trimming file size. Finished audio streams instantly across phones, tablets, desktops, and modern browsers without extra tweaks.
Upload DV files from desktop, tablet, or cloud storage, queue multiple jobs, and let the converter finish autonomously. Return whenever convenient to download synchronized FLAC results on any device you rely on.
Process up to 5 files sized 1000 MB per batch without splitting queues manually. Mixed-format uploads convert together, producing consistent FLAC audio with dependable progress tracking.
.DV file formats make use of intra-frame compression to simplify the work of video editing. Intra-frame compression is the process of taking still images and playing them one after the other. In addition, the file format is still intensive in matters of memory storage. A 5-minute video clip can take up to a gigabyte of memory.
The FLAC compression algorithm has a claimed compression effectiveness of between 50 and 60%, and is able decompress audio streams to a bit for bit identical facsimile of the original. The FLAC format supports metadata tagging including other features such as seeking, album or cover art. Decoding information is stored in each FLAC frame, this makes the format particularly suited to streaming over computer networks.
Upload your video file in the DV format from your device, Dropbox, or Google Drive.
Select FLAC as the output format and click Convert. Adjust optional settings if needed.
Download the converted audio file. Each file stays available for up to 5 downloads.