{"id":2954,"date":"2023-03-23T03:03:57","date_gmt":"2023-03-23T03:03:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/?p=2954"},"modified":"2023-03-23T03:03:57","modified_gmt":"2023-03-23T03:03:57","slug":"software-swf-player-mac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/software-swf-player-mac\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 7 SWF Players for Mac in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg 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href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/software-swf-player-mac\/#finding_the_best_swf_player_alternative_for_mac\" title=\"Finding the Best SWF Player Alternative for Mac\">Finding the Best SWF Player Alternative for Mac<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/software-swf-player-mac\/#option_1_elmedia_player_free\" title=\"Option #1 Elmedia Player Free\">Option #1 Elmedia Player Free<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/software-swf-player-mac\/#option_2_iina\" title=\"Option #2 IINA\">Option #2 IINA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/software-swf-player-mac\/#option_3_fig_player\" title=\"Option #3 Fig Player\">Option #3 Fig Player<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/software-swf-player-mac\/#option_4_omniplayer\" title=\"Option #4 OmniPlayer\">Option #4 OmniPlayer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/software-swf-player-mac\/#option_5_vlc\" title=\"Option #5 VLC\">Option #5 VLC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/software-swf-player-mac\/#option_6_macgo\" title=\"Option #6 Macgo\">Option #6 Macgo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/software-swf-player-mac\/#option_7_5kplayer\" title=\"Option #7 5KPlayer\">Option #7 5KPlayer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/software-swf-player-mac\/#why_dont_all_players_open_the_swf_format\" title=\"Why don\u2019t all Players Open the SWF Format?\">Why don\u2019t all Players Open the SWF Format?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/software-swf-player-mac\/#faq\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/software-swf-player-mac\/#how_do_i_play_swf_files_on_mac\" title=\"How do I play SWF files on Mac?\">How do I play SWF files on Mac?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/software-swf-player-mac\/#how_do_i_open_swf_files_in_chrome\" title=\"How do I open SWF files in Chrome?\">How do I open SWF files in Chrome?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/software-swf-player-mac\/#can_quicktime_play_swf_files\" title=\"Can QuickTime play SWF files?\">Can QuickTime play SWF files?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/flash-player-alternative\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flash player alternative<\/a> for Mac has been in high demand ever since Adobe stopped supporting the eponymous Adobe Flash Player in 2020. SWF files are most commonly associated with web-based Flash content, comprising things like animations and browser games. These files can be tricky to run on modern platforms, but there are a handful of apps that can display Flash content, and even emulate Flash games. Here are some of the best SWF players for Mac users in 2023.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"finding_the_best_swf_player_alternative_for_mac\"><\/span>Finding the Best SWF Player Alternative for Mac<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"option_1_elmedia_player_free\"><\/span>Option #1: Elmedia Player Free<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When it comes to playing Flash content, <a href=\"https:\/\/mac.eltima.com\/video-player.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elmedia Player Free<\/a> is our top choice. In addition to displaying SWF videos and loops, Elmedia can also play interactive Flash content, the majority of which is included in games such as those found on old browser-based arcade sites. Elmedia also handles FLV files&#8211;another Flash container&#8211;in the same manner, making it an absolute powerhouse for anyone who has an extensive Flash library on standby. If you have ever wondered how to open SWF files on Mac, look no further.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2947\" style=\"width: 1918px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2947\" class=\"border-gray wp-image-2947 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/1.-Elmedia.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1908\" height=\"1464\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2947\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Elmedia Player Free<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In particular, using Elmedia as an SWF game player for Mac is a smooth and nostalgic experience, offering better performance than web browsers and even some comparable emulators alike. Enjoying your favorite Flash games from back in the day with Elmedia is as easy as double-clicking.<\/p>\n<p>As a multimedia player, Elmedia Player Free also supports a wide variety of video formats, both common and obscure, as well as most audio formats; with options to stream and customize the playback for multimedia, you can safely view virtually any video in your library on your terms. These features all help support our assessment that Elmedia Player Free is both the optimal choice for Flash enthusiasts and the best video player for Mac users in general.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Key Features:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Ability to control interactable SWF files such as games<\/li>\n<li>Options for streaming to Apple and DLNA devices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Support for virtually all SWF file variations<\/li>\n<li>Clean and easy-to-use interface<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Some features, like picture-in-picture, are locked to the paid version<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Price:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free<\/li>\n<li>$19.95<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Supported OS:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>macOS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"option_2_iina\"><\/span>Option #2: IINA<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/iina.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IINA<\/a> is a macOS-forward multimedia player that can display SWF videos and looped animations. While it cannot play SWF files with interactive elements&#8211;such as games&#8211;it is capable of running most Flash-based content without a hitch, and you shouldn\u2019t have any trouble getting consistent playback from this app as long as you don\u2019t try to scrub through your Flash videos too quickly&#8211;doing so may cause IINA to freeze or fall out of sync with the SWF file\u2019s audio.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2948\" style=\"width: 1918px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2948\" class=\"border-gray wp-image-2948 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2.-IINA.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1908\" height=\"1464\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2948\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">IINA<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Aside from being able to play SWF files with little hassle, IINA is a downright gorgeous multimedia player. It\u2019s clear that the developers wanted IINA to serve as a spiritual successor to Apple\u2019s very own QuickTime while improving some of the more archaic aspects of the default macOS video player. To wit, IINA has playlist capabilities, an increased number of video control options, and buttons that fade away when not in use. It\u2019s an SWF file player Mac users are sure to appreciate.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Key Features:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>macOS-inspired design and Touch Bar support<\/li>\n<li>Playlist creation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Clean and macOS-friendly interface<\/li>\n<li>Supports most video and audio formats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Attempting to scrub through SWF videos can cause them to freeze or play incorrectly<\/li>\n<li>Cannot play interactive SWF files<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Price:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Supported OS:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>macOS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"option_3_fig_player\"><\/span>Option #3: Fig Player<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/fig-player-play-mp4-mkv-mp3\/id1612400976?mt=12\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fig Player<\/a> is an option for an SWF player Mac users may have missed out on. While Fig Player is relatively humble and does lack some of the higher-impact options available in more robust multimedia players, it does include support for Flash content inclusive of SWF files. Fig Player is also able to stream content from a URL, though this feature is more present for YouTube content than for Flash videos.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2949\" style=\"width: 1918px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2949\" class=\"border-gray wp-image-2949 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/3.-Fig.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1908\" height=\"1464\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2949\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fig Player<\/p><\/div>\n<p>While Fig Player won\u2019t support interactive content and thus will fail to open any SWF files for games or other clickable items, it will usually open loops and full videos in the SWF format. Keep in mind that Fig Player may struggle with some older or antiquated SWF files, leading to some visual or audible errors. That said, this player takes up little room, performs well as a multimedia player, and is worth trying if you haven\u2019t been able to play your SWF files yet.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Key Features:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>URL streaming<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Simple and straightforward<\/li>\n<li>Supports the majority of video formats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Offers limited playback options<\/li>\n<li>Cannot play interactive SWF files<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Price:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free<\/li>\n<li>$9.99 (Premium)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Supported OS:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>macOS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"option_4_omniplayer\"><\/span>Option #4: OmniPlayer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Like its name suggests, <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/omniplayer-mkv-video-player\/id1470926410?mt=12\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OmniPlayer<\/a> is a multimedia player that can handle a lot of different video formats, SWF included. While OmniPlayer isn\u2019t a particularly sexy app&#8211;its interface is a bit outdated and its mechanics aren\u2019t always the smoothest&#8211;it nevertheless will open any non-interactive Flash file with some reliability.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2950\" style=\"width: 1918px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2950\" class=\"border-gray wp-image-2950 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/4.-OmniPlayer.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1908\" height=\"1464\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2950\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">OmniPlayer<\/p><\/div>\n<p>OmniPlayer\u2019s primary focus tends toward in-app playlist curation and navigation, which is a convenience&#8211;it doesn\u2019t rely on another window to view your files, for example&#8211;and as such, it lends itself to large libraries of smaller files, much like most Flash-based content. Like some of the other apps on this list, OmniPlayer will struggle to run very old or deprecated SWF content, and some SWF files may freeze or glitch out if you attempt to move through them at any speed other than normal&#8211;something that negates one of OmniPlayer\u2019s cooler features, the speed adjustment option.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Key Features:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Playlist creation and navigation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Plays most video types<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Interface is outdated and will sometimes freeze<\/li>\n<li>Cannot play interactive SWF files<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Price:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free (some in-app purchases for a VIP upgrade)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Supported OS:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>macOS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"option_5_vlc\"><\/span>Option #5: VLC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.videolan.org\/vlc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VLC Media Player<\/a> is a free, open-source video player that has a reputation for being able to open pretty much anything. As you might expect, this includes most Flash content, easily extending to SWF files that do not require interaction. While some SWF files are too old and deprecated to work with VLC\u2019s more modern architecture, the majority of SWF videos and loops should open seamlessly in VLC\u2019s spacious and generally intuitive interface.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2951\" style=\"width: 1918px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2951\" class=\"border-gray wp-image-2951 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/5.-VLC.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1908\" height=\"1464\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2951\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">VLC<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Since VLC is open-source and free across the board, it is an attractive option for users looking for a new do-it-all multimedia player. However, VLC can also be tricky to navigate, especially if you want to customize its settings. Its streaming options also leave something to be desired, and with consistent updates&#8211;a phenomenon that amounts to both a blessing and a curse&#8211;VLC support for older SWF files is increasingly waning.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Key Features:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Wide video format support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Always free and fairly easy to use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Struggles to open old SWF videos and loops<\/li>\n<li>Cannot play interactive SWF files<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Price:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Supported OS:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>macOS<\/li>\n<li>Windows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"option_6_macgo\"><\/span>Option #6: Macgo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macblurayplayer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Macgo<\/a> is a viable SWF file player for Mac if you don\u2019t mind sticking to the free version and the accompanying watermarks and reminders to upgrade. At between $49.99 and $69.99, the full version of Macgo is the priciest media player on this list, and while it does come with a ton of cool options for customization and video playback control, Macgo still doesn\u2019t offer the option to actually play SWF files as games. Nevertheless, the free version of this app is more than enough to stand up to the most formidable of SWF video collections.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2952\" style=\"width: 1918px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2952\" class=\"border-gray wp-image-2952 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/6.-Macgo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1908\" height=\"1464\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2952\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Macgo<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Macgo\u2019s interface is notably crowded, but using full screen mode fixes this issue. Additionally, Macgo\u2019s primary utility is as a DVD player, so if you have an optical drive capable of playing DVDs, Macgo can play and manipulate them with a high degree of control.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Key Features:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>DVD support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Detailed interface with lots of customization options<\/li>\n<li>Plays supported videos smoothly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Very expensive in comparison to other apps on this list<\/li>\n<li>Cannot play interactive SWF files<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Price:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free (unlicensed)<\/li>\n<li>$49.99 to $69.99<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Supported OS:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>macOS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"option_7_5kplayer\"><\/span>Option #7: 5KPlayer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.5kplayer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5KPlayer<\/a> is a bit of a mixed bag when it comes to playing multimedia, but it does serve as an SWF player macOS operators can use in the event that other options aren\u2019t working for their Flash libraries. Perhaps the largest problem with 5KPlayer is that it can be inconsistent in its playback, resulting in choppy or low-framerate videos despite low CPU usage. However, 5KPlayer does support SWF and other Flash files, and it is an SWF player for Mac that is free to boot.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2953\" style=\"width: 1918px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2953\" class=\"border-gray wp-image-2953 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/7.-5KPlayer.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1908\" height=\"1464\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2953\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">5KPlayer<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In addition to 5KPlayer\u2019s basic function as a multimedia player for files on your computer, it can also stream and save videos from online services like YouTube, and it actually curates an in-app library for you as you play videos; as long as you don\u2019t move your video files around after opening them, 5KPlayer will be able to locate and pull them up without necessitating a lengthy click-through of your file system.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Key Features:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>In-app library<\/li>\n<li>Streaming from websites<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Plays most video file types in high quality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Struggles to open old SWF videos and loops<\/li>\n<li>Cannot play interactive SWF files<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Price:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Supported OS:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>macOS<\/li>\n<li>Windows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why_dont_all_players_open_the_swf_format\"><\/span>Why don\u2019t all Players Open the SWF Format?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When attempting to open an SWF file, you may find that not all players will handle the file correctly. This is for two notable reasons. Firstly, the SWF format is proprietary to Adobe Flash, which is multimedia software that usually pertains to animations. This association and specificity of use can prevent some media players from displaying old or antiquated SWF files correctly (for example, the audio may play while a black screen displays, or the video may freeze).<\/p>\n<p>The other problem with playing SWF files consistently is that not all SWF files are created equal; some files have various interactable elements&#8211;from short graphics to full-blown games&#8211;while others are simple video loops or animations. This leads to some video players being equipped to handle certain types of SWF files without accounting for the other types, leaving Elmedia Player Free as the only player on this list that can display all SWF files similarly to how web browsers used to run them.<\/p>\n<section itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"><div class=\"panel-group sc_accordion_faq\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\" aria-multiselectable=\"true\"><h2 class=\"sc_accordion_faq--title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faq\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading1\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_do_i_play_swf_files_on_mac\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse1\">\r\n                How do I play SWF files on Mac?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading1\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                 You can use any of the apps on this list to play SWF videos and loops, but we strongly recommend Elmedia Player Free. Not only can Elmedia play the majority of SWF files, but it can also emulate SWF games, allowing you to play them directly in the Elmedia interface. \r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading2\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_do_i_open_swf_files_in_chrome\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse2\">\r\n                How do I open SWF files in Chrome?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading2\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                 SWF files can be opened in Chrome in a couple of different ways. If the website on which the SWF files are hosted has updated to Chrome\u2019s standards, you can play them on the site itself. Otherwise, you will need a browser extension in order to view the SWF files. \r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading3\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_quicktime_play_swf_files\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse3\">\r\n                Can QuickTime play SWF files?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading3\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                 QuickTime cannot play SWF files, but the other apps listed on this article are sufficient if you want to view a video or looped animation in SWF format. Elmedia in particular can also serve as an FLV player for Mac if you have other flash content you want to view. \r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Flash player alternative for Mac has been in high demand ever since Adobe stopped supporting the eponymous Adobe Flash Player in 2020. SWF files are most commonly associated with web-based Flash content, comprising things like animations and browser games. 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