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Basic information about SWFL file

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

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


1.Detail information about SWFL file extension: ShockWave Flash Animated Vector Format

File type ShockWave Flash Animated Vector Format Category Web Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SWFL file is a ShockWave Flash Animated Vector Format. The swfl file extension is associated with Adobe (formerly Macromedia) Flash movie file. ShockWave Flash, Animated Vector Format for the Internet.

Mac File Type. See file extension swf

Mime types:
application/x-shockwave-flash

Software programs that will open, edit or convert SWFL files

Windows
Adobe Flash

macOS
Adobe Flash Builder for Mac



Can't open a SWFL 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.SWFL”。

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 SWFL extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the SWFL 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.