How to Convert Shockwave Flash Movies to MP4

Flash movies are the most common video files played online.

Flash movie files come in two types: FLV and SWF. FLV files are most commonly used for online video, such as YouTube. SWF files are purer Flash files and are the standard file format for Flash. Both are capable of video. Converting either file to the MP4 format, a higher-quality video file, requires an free online or downloadable application.

Things You'll Need

• Free converter program or site

Instructions

Using a Website

1. Visit the webpage with the movie file you'd like to download and copy the URL or write it on a piece of paper.

2. Visit a website that specializes in converting Flash files. See the Resources section for links to common sites.

3. Paste the URL into the text entry box and press "Enter."

4. Filter the movies that are presented, such as duration, quality and bit rate. Select the "MP4" file format and click the download link to save the file to your computer.

Using an Application

1. Visit a website that offers a free converter software download. See the Resources section for common applications. Install the program on your system.

2. Open the program and import your Flash file into it.

3. Make adjustments, such as duration, quality and bit rate. Some programs offer more options than others. Select the "MP4" file format and click the "Convert" or "Export" button to save the file to your computer.

References

• XiliSoft.com: How to Convert SWF to MP4

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish
• Media-Convert.com
• Dirpy.com
• FLVto.com
• XiliSoft.com