Created by Adobe, SWF format can be deciphered as Small Web Format or Shockwave Flash, but in any case, this format is a container for multimedia content and vector graphics. Since the SWF format supports animation and interactive applets, it is often used to insert video and banner ads on web pages. In addition, the files in this format aren’t very large, so they are often used by webmasters. However, if in the browser it is easy for us to view such a video without additional software, then downloading the SWF file to the computer will require one of the players that can play video in this format. You can see some good players in the list below. You can also download these players on Wiki Ext.

Below are powerful players whose capabilities are not limited to the SWF format, it’s only part of their functionality. Such players can play a huge number of formats, support subtitles, give the opportunity to choose codecs and use effects for both video and audio. SMPlayer, for example, boasts of fine settings of many parameters and the availability of filters for audio and video. GOM Media Player is a free, pop-up player that features simplicity and user-friendliness. BS.Player, in turn, will give you the opportunity to enjoy all the advantages of a powerful and popular player, including a library where you can manage all multimedia content.

GOM Media Player

GOM Media Player is one of several popular video and audio players in the world with built-in codecs. It has a lot of interesting functions from the user’s point of view and very wide customization possibilities. Developers in writing the program were guided by the principles of ease of use of the program. We can say with certainty that they succeeded.

One of the most convenient and useful features of this player is the Codec Finder service. In case you are trying to view or listen to some exotic file format for which GOM Media Player is not provided with a codec, this function will automatically find and install the missing codec. No complicated actions for the independent search, installation and configuration of the codec. Therefore, without too much modesty, we can state the fact that at present it is the most popular player on the market. By the way, the number of people using this player for their needs is close to 50 million in dozens of countries around the world.

In addition to simple file playback, GOM Media Player includes several more complex functions, such as creating screenshots from any video, overlaying various effects and filters, controlling the playback speed and the like. The interface of this program can be changed, just download and install external themes.

PowerDVD

PowerDVD is the number 1 choice for all PCs on which it is supposed to play movies and play any multimedia content. The program is sold in an incredible circulation – over one hundred million copies each year. You will no longer need any other playback programs.

Cyberlink PowerDVD Ultra can play any type of multimedia content – whether it’s movies, photos or music. The program, thanks to modern technology, allows you to get the most pleasure from viewing videos in 3D and in HD and listening to audio. It is also equipped with streaming technology to provide content to your home network or put it on social networks – YouTube, Facebook or Flickr. PowerDVD contains all the functions that you only need, and because of this, it has collected such an army of its fans.

This player will become the heart of your entertainment system and will give you an unforgettable experience of viewing HD and 3D materials.

SMPlayer

SMPlayer is a functional multimedia player. As an engine, this program uses MPlayer and thus can play most popular audio and video formats (VCD, DVD, MPEG-1/2, AVI, WMV, WMA, QT, MOV, MP4, OGG, MKV, etc.). One of the useful functions of SMPlayer is that it can remember the settings for all files that you play with it. For example, if you decide to interrupt the movie, the next time it starts to play from the moment the preview was interrupted, all the subtitle, the soundtrack and volume settings will be loaded automatically.

You can customize keyboard shortcuts, colors and subtitle fonts, use filters and even delete vocals from music tracks for using it as karaoke. SMPlayer allows you to rewind the movie with the mouse wheel, adjust the brightness, contrast, saturation and gamma of the picture, apply multiple playback speeds (x2, x4, etc.), and synchronize the sound and subtitles.