What is the SWF file?
The SWF file extension can be associated with several types of files. Most often, however, a file with such an extension is associated with the Shockwave Flash Movie format. SWF files are supported by Linux, Mac OS, Windows operating systems. The SWF file is one of the Video Files files, just like 546 of the other files found in our file information database. The creator of Shockwave Flash Movie is Adobe Systems.
A program that can open the SWF file is e.g. Adobe Flash. This software was released by Adobe Systems Incorporated. However, you can also use other applications, e.g. Adobe Dreamweaver, SWF & FLV Toolbox, SWF & FLV Player, Flash Decompiler Trillix.
MIME Types
- application/x-shockwave-flash
- application/x-shockwave-flash2-preview
- application/futuresplash, image/vnd.rn-realflas
Programs, that can open .SWF files
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Adobe Systems Incorporated
Adobe Dreamweaver
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SourceForge.net
Media Player Classic
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Macroplant LLC.
Adapter
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Mac OS |
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Adobe Systems Incorporated
Adobe Flash
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Mac OS |
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Adobe Systems Incorporated
Adobe Dreamweaver
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Mac OS |
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Adobe Systems Incorporated
Adobe Flash Player
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Cross-platform |
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How to open a .SWF file?
If you have problems opening the file SWF, then in most cases the problem is only the lack of the proper application installed. Select one of the programs from the list and install it on your device. The operating system should automatically associate the SWF file format with the installed program. If not, right click on your SWF file and select from the menu "Open with" . Then select the installed program and confirm the operation. Now all SWF files should automatically open with the selected program.
