How do I convert SWF to FLA?

Need a free way to convert a .GIF to a .SWF file?

  • I created a .GIF animation today but the presentation software I'm using doesn't accept .GIF files, only .SWF. I used GIMP to create the animated .GIF but there doesn't appear to be a way to export it as a .SWF file from within that software so I was hoping for some sort of "connector" software to take my exported animated GIF and convert it into the .SWF file that my presentation software can use. My requirements: 1) No/Little Loss in quality 2) Software must be Free (or a free trial) 3) Must convert ALL of my animated GIF (found a few free trials that only would convert 50% of my GIF) Other Info: 1) I don't have Shockwave Flash Editor or Photoshop to do it myself 2) It is an Animated Gif, not an image GIF 3) The presentation software is Prezi.com (awesome browser based presentation application if you haven't seen it already) Thank you in advance for your help! -Ryan

  • Answer:

    You can get Format Factory 2.60 It is a freeware down load that can convert most all other file`s to the kind of file`s you want you can get it here http://format-factory.en.softonic.com/download when you down load it and install it make sure video is selected select .Swf and click on on it so that it is highlighted a box will come up that will say all to SWF at the top click on the button that say`s add file and in the drop down box that come`s up click on the arrow next to where it say`s all supported video files and in the next drop down that will come up select all files after you select your GIF animation click on the ok button at the top then the first box that you seen will come back then click on the start button at the top and it should turn your .GIF animation into a .SWF file P.S. You can all-so find some video`s that will show you how to use Format Factory here http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=format+factory+tutorial&aq=1&oq=format+factory http://format-factory.en.softonic.com/video/format-factory-how-to-convert-files-with-format-factory-207 I hope this can help you.

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Photoshop (as far as I know) doesn't convert gif to swf either. I did a quick search and all the gif to swf converter software I found was all under 20 bucks. Cheapest was $12... sooo... splurge a little. It's cheaper than buying Flash to convert it that's for sure. lol Sorry, I couldn't find a free version either, but if you need it that bad... $12 is probably worth it. I just typed in "gif to swf converter" and found a few.

nick

Go to www.adobe.com and download a free trial of Flash CS5. Shouldn't have any troubles at all.

Unca Alby

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