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MD at a glance
MD
Markdown was created in 2004 by John Gruber with Aaron Swartz, but the later CommonMark effort became important because the original syntax description was too ambiguous to keep implementations aligned.
FLV at a glance
FLV
FLV is inseparable from the Flash era of online media, when browser plugins rather than native video elements dominated streaming video experiences.
Format comparison
| Feature | MD | FLV |
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| File type | Document | Video |
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| Created year | 2004 | 2002 |
| Inventor | John Gruber and Aaron Swartz | Macromedia / Adobe |
| Status | active | active |
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When to use each format
When to use MD
- Your source file is already in MD.
- Preserve source expectations before exporting to FLV.
- MD is commonly used in document workflows.
When to use FLV
- Your target workflow expects FLV.
- Improve delivery compatibility with FLV.
- FLV is commonly used in video workflows.
FAQs
Why convert MD to FLV?
Convert to FLV when dealing with Flash-era website archives, old courseware, or inherited streaming libraries that still preserve their media in Flash Video form.
It is useful for recovery and compatibility with historical systems.
For any new online distribution, MP4 or WebM are the correct modern targets.
What changes when converting MD to FLV?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
What should I review after converting MD to FLV?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.