Basic information about FLA file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension FLA(*.FLA or *.fla), you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the FLA file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the FLA file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the FLA file with their brief description and a list of programs that support FLA file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the FLA file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the FLA file?
  • How to open a FLA file?
  • What programs do I need to open a FLA file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a FLA file?
  • How to convert FLA files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to FLA file format?


1.Detail information about FLA file extension: Adobe Animate Animation

File type Adobe Animate Animation Category Developer Files
Developer Adobe Systems File format N/A
Description FLA file is a Adobe Animate Animation developed by Adobe Systems. An FLA file is an animation project created by Adobe Animate, a program used to draw and publish interactive animations. It contains graphics, video, text elements, audio, and other assets. FLA files are often saved as .SWF files for use on the web as they are viewable in most web browsers with the Flash plugin.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FLA files

Windows
Adobe Animate CC 2017

macOS
Adobe Animate CC 2017



How to convert FLA files to another file format?

There are 16 records in our database eligible for FLA files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve FLA to another files conversion, you may use the option.



How to convert another files to FLA file format?

There are 8 records in our database eligible for another files to FLA file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to FLA conversion, you may use the option.



Can't open a FLA file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.FLA”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the FLA extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support FLA file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of FLA files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a FLA file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a FLA file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a FLA file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the FLA file is damaged.
  • Whether the FLA file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the FLA file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the FLA file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the FLA file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a FLA file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a FLA file.

If the FLA file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.