Adobe Flash Player was an internet standard for many years, allowing developers to create interactive multimedia content that could be played within web browsers. However, Adobe officially stopped supporting Flash Player on December 31, 2020, and it is no longer recommended to use it due to security risks. If you have SWF files saved on your computer and want to play them outside your web browser, there are still ways to do so. In this tutorial, we’ll go through the steps to play Adobe Flash SWF files outside your web browser.
Method 1: Using Adobe Flash Player Projector
Adobe Flash Player Projector is a standalone player that can play SWF files on your computer. Here’s how to use it:
- Download Adobe Flash Player Projector from the Adobe website.
- Open the downloaded file and select “Run” to install the player.
- Once the installation is complete, right-click on the SWF file you want to play and select “Open with.”
- Choose “Adobe Flash Player Projector” from the list of programs.
- The SWF file should now open in the Adobe Flash Player Projector window.
Method 2: Using a Third-Party SWF Player
There are several third-party SWF players available that can play SWF files outside your web browser. Here’s how to use one of them:
- Download and install a third-party SWF player such as Eltima SWF Player or SWF Opener.
- Once the player is installed, right-click on the SWF file you want to play and select “Open with.”
- Choose the third-party SWF player you installed from the list of programs.
- The SWF file should now open in the third-party SWF player window.
Method 3: Converting SWF Files to Other Formats
If you have trouble playing SWF files on your computer, you can convert them to other file formats such as MP4 or AVI using a conversion tool like Any Video Converter or Freemake Video Converter. Here’s how to use one of them:
- Download and install a conversion tool such as Any Video Converter or Freemake Video Converter.
- Once the tool is installed, open it and select “Add Files” to add the SWF file you want to convert.
- Choose the output format you want to convert the SWF file to (e.g., MP4 or AVI).
- Select the output folder where you want to save the converted file.
- Click “Convert” to start the conversion process.
Conclusion
While Adobe Flash Player is no longer recommended to use, there are still ways to play SWF files outside your web browser. You can use Adobe Flash Player Projector or a third-party SWF player to play SWF files directly on your computer, or you can convert them to other formats using a conversion tool. Give these methods a try and see which one works best for you.