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Basic information about SWZ file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension SWZ（*.SWZ or *.swz）, 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 SWZ file yourself.

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


1.Detail information about SWZ file extension: Adobe Flash Player Cache File

File type Adobe Flash Player Cache File Category Web Files
Developer Adobe Systems File format Binary
Description SWZ file is a Adobe Flash Player Cache File developed by Adobe Systems. Cache file introduced with version 9 of Adobe Flash Player; contains data that has been digitally signed by Adobe; allows data to be cached within the Flash Player, similarly to how a browser caches data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SWZ files

Windows		 Adobe Flash Player
Adobe Flash Builder 4.7 Premium
Adobe Flash Professional CC
Adobe Flex

macOS		 Adobe Flash Player
Adobe Flash Builder 4.7 Premium
Adobe Flash Professional CC
Adobe Flex

Linux		 Adobe Flash Player



Can't open a SWZ 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.SWZ”。

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 SWZ extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support SWZ 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 SWZ 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 SWZ file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a SWZ 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 SWZ file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the SWZ 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.