Convert SWF to APK

File Extension SWF
Full Name ShockWave Flash, Animated Vector Format For The Internet

Files with the .SWF extension contain animations comprised of text, vector or raster graphics, interactive content written in the Action Script programming language, as well as audio and video. It is currently used mainly for placing animated content on the internet, and so an alternative expansion of the abbreviation is Small Web Format.

File Extension APK
Full Name Google Android Package Format

The extension .apk belongs to files of the type, Android Package files. The android package files are a collection of libraries, data and configuration information that is used to install the Android apps on the mobile devices like Phones and tablets that run on the Android Operating system.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "SWF") to another (referred to as "APK"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, SWF file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format SWF to format APK becomes essential.

So, how can we perform SWF to APK file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format SWF and transforming it into format APK. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of SWF to APK converters.

Conversion from SWF to APK

SWF to APK

How to convert the SWF file to APK?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of SWF to APK. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the SWF file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file SWF, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the SWF file to the application
  • Select the output format of the APK file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file APK on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted APK file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.