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.SWA File Extension

File TypeShockwave Audio

DeveloperAdobe Systems
Popularity
3.3 (8 Votes)
CategoryAudio Files
FormatBinary
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Binary

This file is saved in a binary format, which requires a specific program to read its contents.

What is an SWA file?

Audio file originally created for Macromedia Shockwave (now Adobe Shockwave), the predecessor to Flash; saves audio data in a compressed format similar to an .MP3 file; originally used as the audio portion of Flash (.SWF) animations.

More Information

Shockwave applications can still be opened by Adobe Director and Adobe Shockwave Player, a Web browser plug-in.

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Programs that open SWA files
Windows
Adobe Director
Any Web browser with Adobe Shockwave plug-in
Mac
Adobe Director
Any Web browser with Adobe Shockwave plug-in
Linux
Any Web browser with Adobe Shockwave plug-in
Updated 8/18/2011

About SWA Files

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