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FLI to DAT - Online Video Converter
Convert FLI to DAT online. Private, client-side - no uploadrequired. Batch conversion, quality presets, codec control.
Convert FLI to DAT
Drop FLI video here or click to select
FLI, FLC
DAT (MPEG-2 / MP2)
About FLI to DAT
Convert FLI to DAT. FLI is Autodesk's 320x200 Animator flipbook format from 1989. DAT is the Video-CD sector dump wrapping MPEG-1 streams. Rip sector headers first; raw sector dumps may fail to open..
Why convert FLI to DAT?
- Smaller files with DAT lossy compression.
- Keep animation and transparency where supported.
- Private, no upload - runs in your browser.
FLI vs DAT
| Animation | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Transparency | No | No |
| Compression | lossless | lossy |
| Typical use | FLI is Autodesk's 320x200 Animator flipbook format from 1989. | DAT is the Video-CD sector dump wrapping MPEG-1 streams. |
When not to convert FLI to DAT
- Skip DAT for archival masters: lossy compression discards detail, so keep the FLI original.
- Keep a master copy: repeated exports stack small losses, so archive FLI before batch DAT shares.
Limits
Starting point: FLI - FLI is Autodesk's 320x200 Animator flipbook format from 1989. Tiny palettes remap on export; expect shifted colors. Rip sector headers first; raw sector dumps may fail to open. Encode DAT (MPEG-2 / MP2) from FLI at a bitrate near the source, and confirm the audio track before converting.
How conversion works
Conversion runs entirely in your browser with FFmpeg WASM. Files never leave your device.
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FAQ
How do I convert FLI to DAT?
Drop your FLI file onto this page, choose quality and codec settings, then click Convert. The result downloads as DAT instantly. All processing runs in your browser.
What codec is used for DAT?
The default codec for DAT is MPEG-2 / MP2. You can change the video and audio codec in Advanced mode.
How do you store my files?
We do not store any processed videos. All conversion happens entirely in your browser using FFmpeg WASM.