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Basic information about SWF file

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

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


1.Detail information about SWF file extension: Shockwave Flash Movie

File type Shockwave Flash Movie Category Video Files
Developer Adobe Systems File format Binary
Description SWF file is a Shockwave Flash Movie developed by Adobe Systems. An SWF file is an animation created with Adobe Flash that can be played by Flash Player or with a web browser that has the Flash plugin installed. It may contain text, vector and raster graphics, and interactive content written in ActionScript.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SWF files

Windows		 Adobe Flash Player
Adobe Flash Professional CC
Adobe Dreamweaver CC 2017
Eltima SWF & FLV Player
Eltima Flash Decompiler Trillix
Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate
GRETECH GOM Player
Media Player Classic
GlobFX Swiff Player
DCOMSOFT SWF Protector
Web browser with the Flash plugin
Adobe Creative Cloud
Adobe Creative Suite
FormatFactory
SUPER
SWF & FLV Toolbox
SWFTools
WinX Video Converter

macOS		 Adobe Flash Player
Adobe Flash Professional CC
Adobe Dreamweaver CC 2017
Eltima Elmedia Player
Eltima Flash Decompiler Trillix
Eltima Flash Optimizer
Echo One iSwiff
DCOMSOFT SWF Protector
Web browser with the Flash plugin
Adapter

Linux		 Adobe Flash Player
DCOMSOFT SWF Protector
Web browser with the Flash plugin

Android		 BIT LABS SWF Player



How to convert SWF files to another file format?

There are 23 records in our database eligible for SWF files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve SWF to another files conversion, you may use the option.

SWF to AI SWF to APK SWF to APP SWF to AVI
SWF to EXE SWF to EXE Converter SWF to FLA SWF to FLV
SWF to HTML SWF to HTML5 SWF to MKV SWF to MOV
SWF to MP3 SWF to MP4 SWF to MPG SWF to PDF
SWF to PNG SWF to PPTX SWF to SCR SWF to SVG
SWF to WAV SWF to WMV SWF to XAP


How to convert another files to SWF file format?

There are 20 records in our database eligible for another files to SWF file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to SWF conversion, you may use the option.

AVI to SWF MP4 to SWF PEZ to SWF FLV to SWF
ARF to SWF APK to SWF SQF to SWF EXE to SWF
SB2 to SWF VPJ to SWF WRF to SWF PDF to SWF
PNG to SWF WMV to SWF FLA to SWF MPG to SWF
CAMPROJ to SWF 3GP to SWF MOV to SWF TREC to SWF


Can't open a SWF 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.SWF”。

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 SWF extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the SWF 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.