SWF File Extension

SWF file extension is created by Adobe, also known as Shockwave Flash Movie. SWF has been classified as Common File Types. 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 SWF files in Adobe Flash Player program.

Shockwave Flash Movie File Type

What is a SWF File Type?

In the 2000s and 2010s, SWF files were commonly used to bring animated graphics, video and sound to the web. It was also a popular way to offer browser-based games. As web technologies improved, however, Flash became increasingly criticized for its flaws, which included performance and security issues. Adobe and many web browser developers announced that they were officially shutting down Flash support at the end of 2020.

SWF (sharp &" Swiff &") was originally an acronym for " Shockwave Flash &" since the SWF format was designed for Shockwave Player. As SWF files have become a standard medium for posting Flash content to the Web, however, the acronym has been changed to mean Small Web Format as well.

Because the SWF files contain compressed media and ActionScript compilations, they are not meant to be edited. To modify a Flash animation it is recommended to edit the original .FLA file instead.

Flash was developed by Macromedia, which was acquired by Adobe Systems in 2005.

Free online SWF Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .SWF (Shockwave Flash Movie) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to SWF, merge, split and compare the SWF files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

SWF Converter

Open SWF

Edit SWF

Compare SWF Files

Merge SWF Files

Split SWF Files

SWF Metadata Viewer

SWF Files Common Issues

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

Can't Open SWF Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Shockwave Flash Movie on your system such as Adobe Flash Player.
2. Associate default Adobe Adobe Flash Player program for *.swf (Shockwave Flash Movie) files.
   
   

   Associate SWF Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.SWF (e.g example.swf) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Adobe Adobe Flash Player program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .swf files.
   
   

   Associate SWF Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.SWF (e.g example.swf) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Adobe Adobe Flash Player 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 Flash Player extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related SWF File Extensions

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

All Platform Software Programs for SWF File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the SWF 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.

Open SWF File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	ACD Systems ACDSee 2019 for Windows	Commercial	ACD Systems
	Adobe Acrobat DC 2019 for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	Adobe Captivate 2019 for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	Corel CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2020 for Windows	Commercial	Corel
	Adobe Dreamweaver 2020 for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	Adobe Fireworks CS6 for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	Adobe Flash CC for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	Adobe Flash Player 26 for Windows	Freeware	Adobe
	Adobe FreeHand 11 for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	Adobe Illustrator 2020 for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	JRiver Media Center 19 for Windows	Freeware	JRiver
	Media Player Classic 1 for Windows	Open Source	Media Player Classic
	Audials One 2018 for Windows	Commercial	Audials
	MAGIX Sound Forge Pro 13 for Windows	Commercial	MAGIX
	SWiSHzone.com SWiSH Max 000 for Windows	Paid	SWiSHzone.com SWiSH Max
	MAGIX VEGAS 16 for Windows	Commercial	MAGIX
	Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate 7 for Windows	Commercial	Xilisoft
	Aiseesoft Video Converter Ultimate 9 for Windows	Commercial	Aiseesoft
	Nullsoft Winamp 5 for Windows	Freeware	Nullsoft
	yWorks yEd Graph Editor 3 for Windows	Freeware	yWorks

Open SWF File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Adobe Acrobat DC 2019 for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	Adobe Captivate 2019 for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	Corel CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2020 for MacOs	Commercial	Corel
	Adobe Dreamweaver 2020 for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	Eltima Elmedia Player 6 for MacOs	Freeware	Eltima
	Adobe Fireworks CS6 for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	Adobe Flash CC for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	Adobe Flash Player 26 for MacOs	Freeware	Adobe
	Adobe FreeHand 11 for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	Adobe Illustrator 2020 for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	JRiver Media Center 19 for MacOs	Freeware	JRiver
	Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate 7 for MacOs	Commercial	Xilisoft
	Aiseesoft Video Converter Ultimate for Mac 9 for MacOs	Commercial	Aiseesoft
	Nullsoft Winamp 5 for MacOs	Freeware	Nullsoft
	yWorks yEd Graph Editor 3 for MacOs	Freeware	yWorks

Open SWF file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	Adobe Acrobat DC 2019 for Linux	Commercial	Adobe
	Adobe Flash Player 26 for Linux	Freeware	Adobe
	yWorks yEd Graph Editor 3 for Linux	Freeware	yWorks

Open SWF file on Web

Open SWF file on iOS

Open SWF file on Android

	Software	License	Developer
	BIT LABS SWF Player 000 for Android	Free	BIT LABS SWF Player

About Licensing

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.
3. Free⁺ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
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.

About SWF - Shockwave Flash Movie

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