SWA File Extension

The SWA file extension was created by Adobe and is also known as the Shockwave Audio. SWA is classified as a Audio Files and This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open SWA files in Adobe Director program.

Shockwave Audio File Type

Shockwave Audio File Type
Extension .swa
Developer Adobe
Popularity 5.0 (2 Votes)
Mime Type text/x-asm
Default Program Adobe Director
Category Audio Files
Format Binary
Updated 6/1/2025

What is a SWA File Type?

The Shockwave applications can still be opened by Adobe Director and Shockwave Player, a plug-in-in web browser-in.

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SWA Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Shockwave Audio .SWA File Extensions while opening the .SWA files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open SWA Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for Shockwave Audio on your system such as Adobe Director.
  2. Associate default Adobe Adobe Director program for *.swa (Shockwave Audio) files.

    Associate SWA Default Program on Windows
    1. Right-click a *.SWA (e.g example.swa) file and click Open With.
    2. In the Open with dialog box, click Adobe Adobe Director program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
    3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .swa files.

    Associate SWA Default Program on MacOs
    1. Click *.SWA (e.g example.swa) file and click information -> Open With.
    2. In the programs list, click Adobe Adobe Director program Or other appropriate program that you want.
    3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
    4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Adobe Director extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related SWA File Extensions

SWA default file extension is .SWA and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for SWA File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the SWA files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Microsoft Windows logo image Open SWA File on Windows

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ACD Systems ACDSee image. ACD Systems ACDSee 2019 for Windows Commercial ACD Systems
Adobe Director image. Adobe Director 12 for Windows Commercial Adobe
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Adobe Director image. Adobe Director 12 for MacOs Commercial Adobe

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  1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
  2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
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  4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
  5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

SWA file extension icon image.About SWA - Shockwave Audio

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Updated 6/1/2025