SWF to MOV – How to Convert Flash SWF to MOV

Question: I need to convert .swf files to .mov files. I’ve downloaded every possible converter for Mac out there, and none recognize my .swf files. Can’t import them. SWFs remain grayed out.

What is SWF

SWF is an Adobe Flash file format used for multimedia, vector graphics and ActionScript. SWF files can contain animations or applets of varying degrees of interactivity and function. SWF file is currently the domain format for displaying “animated” graphics on the Web.

SWF file has many advantages including graphics can be scaled easily, fast loading, easy and smooth compression and transparency support. However, the major disadvantage of the SWF files is its poor compatibility. You cannot play a SWF file unless it has Macromedia Flash installed on your computer.

For those people who really concern with the incompatibility programs, you can use Jihosoft SWF Video Converter to convert SWF to MOV format which is more compatible to play with QuickTime player, VLC Media Player, etc on both Windows and Mac computer. For Mac users, you can download SWF Converter for Mac to convert SWF to MOV on Mac OS X Mavericks/Mountain Lion.

Convert SWF to MOV on Mac Step by Step

Here we show you how to convert SWF to MOV on Mac computer with the Mac version. It applies to the Windows version as well.

Step1: Download and install the Mac SWF to MOV converter

Step2: Input Flash .swf file to the program by clicking “Source”
Step3: Select “MOV” as the output profile under “Codec”
Step4: Click “Capture” and then “Start” to begin the conversion

Main features of this SWF to MOV Converter

– Output SWF files to various popular file formats

Perfectly convert SWF to MOV, MP4, AVI, WMV, FLV, MPG, MPEG, MKV, RMVB, 3GP, etc.

-Compatible with multiple applications and portable devices

Convert SWF file to MOV or other format for playing on iTunes, QuickTime Player, Windows Media Player, VLC Media Player, import and edit with Windows Movie Maker, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, iMovie, Final Cut Express, Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer or transfer to play on Android and iOS devices.

-Versatile editing functions

Apply image watermark to video, change the image watermark transparency, size and position. Crop video file size and image watermark file size. Add background color to the video.