SWF files store vector graphics and animations that can be triggered based on user interaction. A regular SWF file is also capable of storing an audio track. The format is widely used on the Internet to create active content for sites and play video and audio recordings.
Format features
SWF was first developed by Adobe. The company created this file type for storing active flash animations, vector graphics, video clips, and audio files. The format is widely used on the Internet. The picture created in this format is displayed in a sufficiently high quality and retains its visible clarity even at a large zoom. This advantage is associated with the features of vector graphics. Despite the high image quality, the video is relatively small, which is especially convenient for Internet users. This feature allows you to load serious scripts for websites in the shortest possible amount of time.
SWF is widely used in Flash computer games. In this format, electronic presentations are held, advertising banners or computer cartoons are created. SWF is also used in software development. For example, the technology is very effective when writing an interactive interface and programs in PHP languages.
Play SWF
The SWF file is standard for the Adobe Flash Player. The format can be played by any browser that supports Flash technology. Today, file playback is possible even on phones running different platforms (for example, Android, iOS or Windows). In some cases, the user may need to install an additional Adobe Flash player plug-in to launch the application, but today the user does not always have such a need. The fact is that most modern programs already have built-in code that allows them to process Flash content.
To create SWF files, you can use a specialized designer from Adobe - Flash Professional or Adobe Flash Builder. To open a document, the most often used browsers are Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer with an additionally installed Flash library. The Google Chrome browser natively supports Flash playback. has a module built into the program. As for the mobile version of Chrome, installation of a program to play Flash in it is also not required. However, to play some videos with a standard Android program, you may also need to download an additional plug-in.
