Convert a video to flv using php

Hi,

I want to convert some sort of video files into .flv format. I hope i can do this using php programming. I think i need some to codec and converter for this. Can any send me sample programs or links for this ?..

Thanks in advance.

 

You must have ffmpeg installed on server.
If you have that installed on server, then you convert any video to FLV on server using following syntax:

$ffmpegpath = "/usr/bin/ffmpeg"; //usually this

$input = "/video_to_convert.wmv";
$output = "/video_FLV.flv";

$command = "$ffmpegpath -i $input -acodec mp3 -ar 22050 -ab 32 -f flv $output"; //-ar 22050 -ab 32 -f flv -s 320x240 

@exec( $command, $ret );
if(!file_exists($output) or @filesize($output)==0) 
    echo "Did not convert the file";

PHP:

Second option is convert files locally to FLV and then upload them.

I hope it helps.

 

Hi Vooler,

Can we convert any video into 3gp format using ffmpeg.

 

Ya for sure, if you are asking me using php.

There are many ways to do this, either on local PC and/or server.

I hope it helps.
regards