Looking for program to convert swf to avi, or other video format

Janus · April 8th, 2008, 07:43 AM

I'm trying to convert a small number of swf files into some kind of video format so that they can be used in a powerpoint presentation.

I've downloaded all kinds of programs, so many I have lost count, but all of them either don't work, output a very poor quality product or slap huge watermarks etc over the final product.

I was wondering if anyone knows a good program that can do the job?

MadCow809 · April 8th, 2008, 08:13 AM

http://www.avi-swf-convert.com/

Janus · April 8th, 2008, 10:31 AM

Thanks Mad Cow but I have already tried this program and it isn't any good. It just captures part of the screen and outputs it to a file so a) it is hard to use because you need to specify exactly the correct part of the screen that you want captured b) for some reason the files that it outputs are huge, the first 2 minute one alone came out to 3.2GB.

I am trying to use Adobe Flash CS3 but can't work it out.

Viper007Bond · April 8th, 2008, 11:23 AM

That's probably the only way to do it. SWF is closed source I believe. It's like trying to convert a video game to an AVI -- the only way to do it is to record it.

matt2000 · April 8th, 2008, 04:34 PM

I have Amor SWF to video convertor. It does a great job, but on my version you have to choose the SWF background colour.

This is the latest version I think. It's a trial but it shouldn't take long to find a way of getting it for nothing images/smilies/wink.gif

http://www.softpedia.com/get/Interne...onverter.shtml

db2450 · April 8th, 2008, 09:52 PM

Super should be able to do this for you.

hansvonaxion · April 9th, 2008, 01:59 AM

I have something called Mpeg Streamclip, I just drag and drop the swf file on the window and choose the output format. I'm on a mac but I think you can get it for Windows too.

The Chad · April 10th, 2008, 10:37 PM

If you are on a Mac, or have access to it, or know someone who has a Mac that might find this useful (or already own it), Visual Hub should do the trick.

http://www.techspansion.com/visualhub/

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Janus Joined: Apr 20th, 2005 Last Online: December 31st, 2008 Location: Adelaide, Australia Age: 24 Posts: 1,347 Rep Power: 18	Looking for program to convert swf to avi, or other video format I'm trying to convert a small number of swf files into some kind of video format so that they can be used in a powerpoint presentation. I've downloaded all kinds of programs, so many I have lost count, but all of them either don't work, output a very poor quality product or slap huge watermarks etc over the final product. I was wondering if anyone knows a good program that can do the job? __________________ "Hopefully once petrol hits $2.50 per litre all the 18 year olds with riced up Nismos wont be able to afford to drive their neon-clad tard rockets around at 200km/h anymore, and it will be back to the good old days of riding a donkey to school."

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Janus Joined: Apr 20th, 2005 Last Online: December 31st, 2008 Location: Adelaide, Australia Age: 24 Posts: 1,347 Rep Power: 18	Thanks Mad Cow but I have already tried this program and it isn't any good. It just captures part of the screen and outputs it to a file so a) it is hard to use because you need to specify exactly the correct part of the screen that you want captured b) for some reason the files that it outputs are huge, the first 2 minute one alone came out to 3.2GB. I am trying to use Adobe Flash CS3 but can't work it out. __________________ "Hopefully once petrol hits $2.50 per litre all the 18 year olds with riced up Nismos wont be able to afford to drive their neon-clad tard rockets around at 200km/h anymore, and it will be back to the good old days of riding a donkey to school."

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Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 21,086 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 237	That's probably the only way to do it. SWF is closed source I believe. It's like trying to convert a video game to an AVI -- the only way to do it is to record it. __________________ Fight back against the evil Quiky by +1'ing this post! There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

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matt2000 Hedgehog Sandwich Joined: Feb 17th, 2006 Last Online: 07:00 AM Location: Market Harborough, UK Age: 18 Posts: 3,682 Car: '77 Land Rover Series III LFS Status: Rep Power: 56	I have Amor SWF to video convertor. It does a great job, but on my version you have to choose the SWF background colour. This is the latest version I think. It's a trial but it shouldn't take long to find a way of getting it for nothing http://www.softpedia.com/get/Interne...onverter.shtml __________________ 'I've spoken to the scientist in that article. He is convinced that the parrot is "just resting".' - Plissken "My daughter has... errr HAD one, and I was given one" - Scott

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db2450 Joined: Jul 25th, 2007 Last Online: 03:46 AM Posts: 541 Rep Power: 8	Super should be able to do this for you.

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hansvonaxion Joined: Apr 8th, 2005 Last Online: 02:48 AM Posts: 1,140 Rep Power: 32	I have something called Mpeg Streamclip, I just drag and drop the swf file on the window and choose the output format. I'm on a mac but I think you can get it for Windows too. __________________

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The Chad Joined: Feb 22nd, 2005 Last Online: 04:21 AM Location: Northwest Ohio Age: 25 Posts: 504 Rep Power: 21	If you are on a Mac, or have access to it, or know someone who has a Mac that might find this useful (or already own it), Visual Hub should do the trick. http://www.techspansion.com/visualhub/ __________________ Computer: 2.4GHz MacBook Pro, 4GB RAM Drobo: 1.7TB Usable iPod: 32GB iPod touch, 2nd Generation "- ... But don't dawdle. Get the car into top gear as quickly as is reasonable. Fifth gear, remember, is no good at all." -- Jeremy Clarkson

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