What is .SWF File Extension?

Full Form of SWF File Format

The original full form of SWF file is ShockWave Flash but this abbreviation was changed to Small Web Format. This change was done as the previous definition was creating confusion with the different technology Shockwave

Brief Introduction about SWF File Extension

The SWF file format is developed by Adobe System to share the animation and vector graphics over the Internet. These animations are created with adobe flash application and gets saved in SWF file format. These files can be used to store both graphics and text.

The SWF File Type is a compressed and compiled ActionScript file format and is not editable through Adobe Flash Application. To make changes in SWF file format we have to made the changes in its original decompiled FLA file format.

Adobe has designed several plugins like Adobe Integrated Runtime and Adobe Flash Player with which users can play the SWF files in Computers web browsers.

Programs that Supports SWF Files?

How to Play SWF file in Windows Platform:

1. Adobe Flash Player
2. Adobe Dreamweaver
3. Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate
4. Adobe Flash Professional
5. Media Player Classic
6. GRETECH GOM Player
7. VLC Player
8. Web Browsers with Installed Flash Plugin

How to Play SWF file in MAC:

1. Adobe Flash Player
2. Adobe Dreamweaver
3. Adobe Flash Professional
4. Eltima Elmedia Player
5. Web Browsers with Installed Flash Plugin

How to Play SWF file in Linux OS:

1. Adobe Flash Player
2. Web Browsers with Installed Flash Plugin