How to convert SWF files to AVI for free?

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Hello folks,
Yesterday I recorded a video on Jing and while I tried to upload the file on youtube, it gave me an error. I guess that's because Youtube does not allow swf files to be uploaded. I have spent the entire night trying to figure out a way to convert swf files to avi or any youtube friendly format. If anyone has done it, please let me know.

Thanks,
Dan
#avi #convert #files #free #swf
  • Profile picture of the author ppc4profit
    Try SUPER it can convert most formats to avi and can do so for swf files.

    Not the friendliest interface but very capable free software.
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    • Profile picture of the author Iworkerbd
      Thanks bro... I am also with the same problem. So your link was very important for me. Thanks again.
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    • Profile picture of the author ladyzee
      Originally Posted by Kim Davis View Post

      There are many free converters on the Internet...try this one

      Convert swf to avi Free Download
      as it turns out, i am having the very same problem with jing.
      thanks a lot kim!

      although for everyone's information, even though this software
      is free (the anvsoft flash to video converter), it is a "trial version"
      with a watermark in red font until you buy it.
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      • Profile picture of the author ladyzee
        by the way, kim's link takes you to a list of other flash converter software.
        i chose a free one about 11 down...
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  • Profile picture of the author warpri
    If you'll be able to open that swf file in macromedia flash (If swf isn't protected by original publisher), easily you can convert it to avi in flash.
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  • Profile picture of the author Steven Carl Kelly
    I second Super. I use it all the time, it works great.
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    • Profile picture of the author webwyn
      Another one I think works well is MediaCoder. I can't remember if I've tried .swf specifically, but MediaCoder does convert multiple sources and formats to multiple formats.
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  • Profile picture of the author yourreviewer
    Thank you folks. I used the Super software and it works very well .
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    • Profile picture of the author nicolasy
      it seems that if i came here yesterday i could change your choice?
      well, anyway, i'd like to say that you can use Flash CS3/4 to do that if your swf file is the source file.
      but if you dont have Flash or your swf file isn't the source, you can use iwisoft swf2avi converter which i've used for a long time, i like that, maybe you can try.
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      • Profile picture of the author carlalpe
        Aunsoft SWF Converter is such a fantastic converter which could convert SWF files includes audio, action scripts and movie clips into other video and audio formats like MP4, MPG, AVI, MP3, FLAC, MKV, OGG, M4A, WAV, 3G2, VOB, SWF, MOV, HD AVI, HD MKV, HD MPG, HD TS, HD WMV, HD MOV etc to playback and enjoy a deluxe visual and acoustic feast with top quality on your popular players such as iPod, iPhone, Zune, Apple TV, PSP, Xbox 360, iRiver, Creative Zen, Pocket PC, PDA, Mobile Phone, HD TV, PSP, Xbox 360 etc. It also lets you convert SWF files to AVI, AVI with Alpha, MPG, WMV, MOV to be edited on Windows Movie Maker, Adobe Premiere, Sony Vegas and so on. Moreover, this amazing SWF Converter allows you to do batch conversion, edit video such as cropping the video, adding various watermarks, choosing special effect models and so on. And its manual mode allows capturing interactive Flash for conversion.
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  • Profile picture of the author Michael Mayhew
    Free multifunctional media converter.
    Format Factory - Free media file format converter
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    • Profile picture of the author MLMAnswerMan
      Originally Posted by Michael Mayhew View Post

      Free multifunctional media converter.
      Format Factory - Free media file format converter
      I downloaded about 4 converters previously that ended up with Huge watermarks on the video unless you upgraded. I tried Format Factory as it worked GREAT!!!!!

      Thanks,

      Robert
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    • Profile picture of the author ladyzee
      Originally Posted by Michael Mayhew View Post

      Free multifunctional media converter.
      Format Factory - Free media file format converter
      i am having the same problem as yourreviewer was a few years ago converting jing's
      swf. file format to something useable. you would think after more than 3 years this
      'problem' would be solved.

      and unfortunately, i did not find that format factory works for jing files. although, it
      could be my old computer. i think i saw an alert about missing codecs.
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  • Profile picture of the author Kate Davies
    I use WinFF
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    • Profile picture of the author michaeljak
      Originally Posted by digileaf View Post

      I use WinFF
      yeah one of the best. i also use WinFF.

      simple, fast, quality.
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  • Profile picture of the author Dominic
    For Windows, you can try to use Flash to Video Pro.It’s prog for convert flv to many different formats.I Like it)
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  • Profile picture of the author stealth_warrior
    try gom encoder.

    anyway, i can not reply your private message since my post hasn't reach 50 posts yet.
    you can contact me directly via email = simon_jakub at yahoo.com

    thanks in advance.

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  • Profile picture of the author steven605
    Hi,friend, when talking about swf to avi, I think I have a good swf to avi converter to recommend, I just got from a software forum, worth to try this swf to avi conver. Good luck.
    Downloads:

    swfconverter-mac.com
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  • Profile picture of the author MelodyChristie
    I use Oxelon - it has loads of different options and can convert in batches.. and its free of course Definitely recommend it. Oxelon Media Converter - Free
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    • Profile picture of the author ladyzee
      Originally Posted by MelodyChristie View Post

      I use Oxelon - it has loads of different options and can convert in batches.. and its free of course Definitely recommend it. Oxelon Media Converter - Free
      this one is a nice slim little software program. very easy to use. and although, it still
      didn't solve the problem i am having converting jing .swf format files, i think i'll keep
      it anyways. thanks melodychristie!
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    • Profile picture of the author Your Brand Ebooks
      The original OP also mentioned that he wanted to uploaded to YouTube.

      Anyone creating videos for YouTube should follow the video encoding instructions here.
      (be sure to check out the entire section by using the gray navbar)

      This page shows the settings for various software when saving a video.

      I found that by following their suggested settings, I no longer have issues with larger video files where after an upload the audio gets out of sync with the video.

      Also there are some suggested settings that optimize the video for streaming.
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  • Profile picture of the author Adwardfalen
    Originally Posted by yourreviewer View Post

    Hello folks,
    Yesterday I recorded a video on Jing and while I tried to upload the file on youtube, it gave me an error. I guess that's because Youtube does not allow swf files to be uploaded. I have spent the entire night trying to figure out a way to convert swf files to avi or any youtube friendly format. If anyone has done it, please let me know.

    Thanks,
    Dan
    Have a try at Higosoft SWF Converter. It enables you to convert SWF to all kinds of video formats.
    Just google it.
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  • Profile picture of the author Awesomo
    I use super and hamster free video converter
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  • Profile picture of the author absolutelee
    format factory usually gets the job done for me for stuff like this.
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  • Profile picture of the author zolaperry
    Anyway, I prefer to Doremisoft Video Converter, for it can support converting SWF file to AVI. Furthermore, it can convert a wide range of file formats and export your target file format. It has a group of presets for portable devices: iPad, Kindle Fire, Samsung Galaxy S2, Nook Tablet, BlackBerry, etc.

    Also, it can act as video editing program.
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  • Profile picture of the author NACAdam
    just google your question and you will find out for sure , I said FOR SURE
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  • Profile picture of the author howtogurus
    I use Any Video Converter. Their free version works great. I found it on download.com, but here is the direct link: Free Video Converter| Any Video Converter Freeware| MP4 FLV 3GP AVI MKV DVD Android Html5
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  • Profile picture of the author ParkerArrow
    For screen recording I use Camstudio. Goes right to .avi and windows movie maker, then .wmv to Youtube. Fast and neat.

    For webcam recording, windows movie maker to youtube.

    I don't use Youtube's webcam recorder though, it comes out a little jerky.
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  • Profile picture of the author WillMaxx
    There's a free Flash converter named swivel.
    I usually use Moyea SWF to video converter (shareware) on my PC.
    http://www.moyeaswf.com/swf-converte...eos-for-lg-g2/
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  • Profile picture of the author wsnarwhal
    That's weird, what i post just disappeared..

    I just list 4 tools which I had used and worked great for me:

    Online Converter

    http://www.zamzar.com
    http://www.convertfiles.com

    Offline Converter
    http://www.ffmpeg.org
    http://free.wondershare.com
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  • Profile picture of the author Jtraits
    i was once using Swish if you know it... don't know if it is still out there... if not, Adobe Flash software can do it
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  • Profile picture of the author wenbedma
    I have been using "any-video-converter" for over 2 years now
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  • Profile picture of the author Moneymaker2012
    FLV and GOM converter are better, they have a good video output quality.
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  • Profile picture of the author he_august
    try googling : Freemake Video Converter :>

    it's free and i think the software works wonderful with a lot of video production format to choose...

    Warm regards,
    hendy August
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