Convert FLI_ to FLI

Understanding the fli_ and fli file formats

The FLI_ file extension is not a standard or widely recognized format. In many cases, it may be a misnamed or backup version of the FLI file, which is a FLIC Animation file. The FLI format was developed by Autodesk for storing short animations, commonly used in early multimedia applications and games. FLI files use a simple frame-based animation structure and are supported by various animation and video tools.

How to convert fli_ to fli

If you have a file with the .fli_ extension, it is likely just a .fli file with a different or truncated extension. Conversion typically involves renaming the file extension from .fli_ to .fli. This can be done easily on most operating systems:

• Windows: Right-click the file, select Rename, and change .fli_ to .fli.
• macOS/Linux: Right-click or use the mv command in the terminal to rename the file.

After renaming, the file should be recognized as a standard FLI animation file.

Best software for working with fli files

Once your file has the correct .fli extension, you can open or convert it using specialized animation or video tools. Recommended software includes:

• IrfanView (Windows): Supports viewing and basic conversion of FLI files. Use File → Save As to export to other formats.
• XnView (Windows/macOS/Linux): Another viewer that supports FLI files and batch conversion.
• FFmpeg (cross-platform): Command-line tool for converting FLI files to modern video formats. Example: ffmpeg -i input.fli output.mp4

Summary

Converting a fli_ file to fli is usually a matter of renaming the file extension. After renaming, use tools like IrfanView, XnView, or FFmpeg to view or further convert your animation.