Devices from brands like Creative, Archos, and early Android-based handhelds began offering native or converted support for FLV files.
When we look back at the "popular videos" that defined the FLV age, several cultural milestones stand out. These were the videos that were shared via email links and embedded on MySpace pages:
Tools like Any Video Converter or Format Factory became essential for fans to build their own offline "filmographies," converting FLV web rips into formats playable on iPods or PSPs (PlayStation Portables).
