A reader posted:

I am trying to convert a video file to flash so I can upload it to my website. What format would I convert this to and how do I get the HTML code for the finished converted file?

FLV (Flash Video) is the video format for being embedded to the internet and the size is way smaller than other formats like MOV, M4V, WMV, etc. This article will guide you through converting videos to FLV files on Mac OS X and adding it to your website.

Part 1: Convert video to FLV on Mac (iMac, MacBook, MacBook Pro, etc.)

1Download and install FLV Video converter for Mac

Get this awesome Flash Video Converter for Mac (Free trial: Intel Version, PPC Version), a powerful yet easy to use FLV conversion program for Mac.

2Add video(s) to the program

Drag and drop the video file(s) to the Flash Video Converter for Mac.

Before conversion, you can customized your FLV video with its editing functionality including video cropping, trimming, effects, and controls for brightness, contrast and saturation.

Cropping lets you alter the dimensions of a video clip. You can eliminate areas of the video to emphasize a particular focal point within the frame, such as highlighting a character by removing ancillary imagery or removing unwanted backdrops.

Trimming lets you edit the beginning and ending points (the in and outpoints) of a video. For example, you can adjust the trim of a video clip to begin playback 30 seconds into the full clip, removing unwanted frames.

3Set the resolution and bit rate

The Flash Video Converter for Mac enables you to control the video quality and size, as you wish. You can improve the output video and audio quality by setting a higher bit rate and resolution, but the output file will be bigger. If you want to compress the video, just set a low bit rate.

4Start video to flash conversion on Mac OS X (Snow Leopard included)

Press the Convert button at the bottom of the Flash Video Converter for Mac interface. Bingo! You did it! Very easy, right? Now you can let this FLV Mac Converter do the rest for you.

Part 2: Get the HTML code for the finished converted file

Now you can insert the following HTML code into web page on your site.

• www.iskysoft.com - is the name of your web server/site
• folder - path where FLV file and FLASH PLAYER are located
• video.flv - name of your FLV file

You can also set any width and height values according to your needs.

Give it a try now! This Flash Video Converter for Mac gives you a hassle-free experience, either for expert or novice. Now you can upload the converted flash video to your website easily and fast!