"Is there a free video converter that lets me convert .flv files to iTunes mp4 format? – i want a converter that lets me convert .flv videos to iTunes mp4 format that is free and if possible download able so that I don't have to have my internet up and running for it to work." question from Yahoo.

To iTunes FLV is not supported. But there are choices of video converters out there which are free and downloadable and capable of changing the iTunes FLV relationship. In this post you would find several video converters that are capable of performing the task of converting FLV to iTunes MP4 perfectly without Internet access. After reading this post you'll know how to add FLV files to iTunes.

Part 1: Use Free Video Converter to Convert FLV to iTunes MP4 Format

To iTunes FLV is not supported. But if you really want to import FLV to iTunes, there are solutions to that. Handbrake is a free video converter that supports converting a variety of video and audio formats.

Supported input formats:

Most common video and audio files are supported by Handbrake, which include DVD or Blu-ray content with no copy protection.

Supported outout formats:

  • File containers: MP4(M4V), MKV.
  • Video Encoders: H.265(x265 and QuickSync), H.264(x264 and QuickSync), H.265 MPEG-4 and MPEG-2, VP8 and Theora
  • Audio Encoders: AAC / HE-AAC, MP3, Flac, AC3, or Vorbis
  • Audio Pass-thru: AC-3, E-AC3, DTS, DTS-HD, TrueHD, AAC and MP3 tracks

More features:

  • Title / chapter and range selection
  • Batch Scan and Queueing of encodes
  • Chapter Markers
  • Subtitles (VobSub, Closed Captions CEA-608, SSA, SRT)
  • Constant Quality or Average Bitrate Video Encoding
  • Support for VFR, CFR and VFR
  • Video Filters: Deinterlacing, Decomb, Denoise, Detelecine, Deblock, Grayscale, Cropping and scaling
  • Live Video Preview

Instructions for using Handbrake to convert flv to iTunes MP4 format.

Handbrake

  • Step 1: Fire up Handbrake and add source video to the interface. Click "Source" to input a single video or a video folder. Or you can drag and drop the video file directly into the interface.
  • Step 2: Set directory for the output video file.
  • Step 3: Choose MP4 as the default output format.
  • Step 4: Adjust parameters in the section below the format choosing box. Adjustments include:Picture, Filters, Video, Audio, Subtitles, Chapters. If you are transferring the video to your iOS device after importing to iTunes, you can choose the device presets with optimized profile for your device.
  • Step 5: Click "Start" to start the conversion.

Handbrake

Part 2: Use Professional Video Converter to Convert FLV to iTunes MP4 Format

Another video converter you can try is the Leawo Video Converter, it's a professional video converter capable of converting video and audio between all popular formats.

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Video Converter 

☉ Convert video and audio between all formats.

☉ Trim, Crop, Effect, Watermark to edit video.

☉ Support 2D to 3D conversion.

☉ Add external subtitle and select audio channel.

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Below are instructions for converting FLV to iTunes MP4 format with Leawo Video Converter:

Step 1: Download and install the software package and you should notice that the video converter is included ina software bundle named Prof. Media. Run Prof. Media and click Video Converter tab to enter the interface of the converter. Click the "Add File" button to browse and choose source file to be added to the converter, you can do that by direct drag and drop.

Video Converter Add File

Step 2: Click the fourth button on the toolbar, then click the Change button in the middle of the following drop-down menu to go to the Profile panel. And set MP4 as the default output format.

Video Converter Profile

Step 3: On the aforesaid drop-down menu, click Edit button on the left side to get into the Profile Settings panel where you would find the detailed settings of video and audio parameters.

Video Converter Profile Setting

Step 4: Go back to the interface of the converter, click the green Convert button on the toolbar to call out a sidebar on the right side of the converter. And then set directory for the output file. Finally click the Convert button at the bottom of the sidebar to activate the converter and start converting FLV to iTunes MP4 format.

Video Converter Start Conversion

Why would you need Leawo Video Converter while you have the fine Handbrake to perform the conversion task? The answer to that question is in the comparison chart below.

Features Leawo Video Converter Handbrake
Input format supported Audio: FLAC, AAC, AC3, AIFF, AMR, M4A, MP2, MP3, OGG, RA, AU, WAV, WMA, MKA
Video: AVI, MP4, DAT, WEBM, RMVB, MPG, MPEG, VOB, MOV, M4V, QT,FLV, F4V, NSV, NUT, MKV, MTS/M2TS/TS/TP/TRP(AVCHD, H.264, VC-1, MPEG-2 HD), MOD, TOD, DV, WMV, ASF, 3GP, 3G2, DVR-MS
Basically all popular formats
Output format supported Audio:FLAC, AAC, AC3, AIFF, AMR, M4A, MP2, MP3, OGG, RA, AU, WAV, WMA, MKA
Video:3D video formats: 3D MP4, 3D WMV, 3D AVI, 3D MKV, 3D YouTube video, etc.
HD video formats: HD MP4,HD AVI,HD MOV,HD TS,HD TRP,HD VOB, HD MPG,HD WMV,HD ASF
Common video formats: MP4-AVC, MP4-XviD, MP4-H.264, AVI, ASF, WEBM, MOV, RMVB, FLV, F4V, TS, DAT, WMV, MKV, XviD, DV, MPEG-1 NTSC, MPEG-1 PAL/SECAM, MPEG-2 NTSC, MPEG-2 PAL/SECAM, DVD-Video NTSC, DVD-Video PAL/SECAM, 3GP, 3G2, DPG
File Containers: .MP4(.M4V) and .MKV;Video Encoders: H.265 (x265 and QuickSync), H.264(x264 and QuickSync), H.265 MPEG-4 and MPEG-2, VP8 and Theora;Audio Encoders: AAC / HE-AAC, MP3, Flac, AC3, or Vorbis;Audio Pass-thru: AC-3, E-AC3, DTS, DTS-HD, TrueHD, AAC and MP3 tracks
Installation required
Internet access required
Preset device profile
Trim video
Crop
Add watermark
Add effect
Add external subtitle
Add external sound track
Choose internal sound track
Nvidia video conversion acceleration
Merge videos into one
2D to 3D conversion
Price Trial:Free;1 year:$29.95;life time:$39.99 Free

As you can see from the above chart, Leawo Video Converter possess features that Handbrake just doesn't. For example, Leawo Video Converter's got more video editing features than Handbrake, it's capble of converting 2D video to 3D, adding watermarks and special effects to the video. And it supports video conversion acceleration which makes its conversion speed faster than Handbrake. The only drawback is that Leawo Video Converter is not free.