FMV Converter
Convert FMV files online for free
Drop or upload your .FMV file
How to convert your FMV file
- Click Select File above, and choose your FMV file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert FMV to another file type
The converter easily converts your FMV file to various formats—free and online. No ArcGIS or extra software needed.
- FMV to MP4
- FMV to SHP
- FMV to KML
- FMV to KMZ
- FMV to GPX
- FMV to GEOJSON
- FMV to TOPOJSON
- FMV to TIF
- FMV to TIFF
- FMV to ECW
- FMV to SID
- FMV to IMG
Convert a file to FMV
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the FMV file type—in the best quality.
- LAZ to FMV
- KMZ to FMV
- DTM to FMV
- CSV to FMV
- DEM to FMV
- PRJ to FMV
- LAS to FMV
- GPX to FMV
- DSM to FMV
- SHP to FMV
- DBF to FMV
- KML to FMV
About FMV files
FMV files, commonly associated with "Full Motion Video," are multimedia files used primarily in gaming for cutscenes or video sequences. While FMV files deliver high-quality visuals, they often use proprietary formats, making them challenging to convert. For more details on the FMV format, check the Wikipedia page.
Converting FMV files to other formats like MP4, AVI, MOV, or MKV can be difficult due to compatibility issues. Specialized software such as VLC Media Player and FFmpeg are often required. VLC allows basic format conversion and playback, while FFmpeg offers a command-line tool for more advanced users, though it requires technical knowledge.
Key considerations include ensuring the software supports the specific FMV codec used. Challenges arise from FMV files' large size and unique encoding, which may result in quality loss during conversion. Additionally, some software may not handle the audio tracks correctly, leading to synchronization issues.
Despite these challenges, converting FMV files is crucial for broader compatibility with modern devices and platforms. However, given the technical hurdles, relying on robust solutions like Convert.Guru is recommended. Here, users can easily drag and drop FMV files to convert them into widely-used formats like MP4 or AVI without the need for complex software installations.
The drawbacks of FMV files, such as high storage requirements and limited compatibility, make conversion necessary. By using Convert.Guru, users can effortlessly overcome these limitations, ensuring their media is accessible and easy to share.
The FMV Converter Story
The history of Convert.Guru began more than 25 years ago in California, when Tom Simondi published the most comprehensive database of file formats on his website. Before that, Tom had worked on Space Shuttle development at the Air Force Systems Command’s Space Division in Los Angeles. He is known as one of the top programmers of the late 1980s.
When Microsoft integrated Tom’s Filext database into Windows XP, it became the leading platform for analyzing and processing file types and formats.
Today, we use the latest technologies to analyze, process, and convert one of the world's largest collections of file formats. We are committed to developing the best FMV converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.