SWF (Shockwave Flash) Files

SWF files are compiled applications created with Adobe Flash, containing interactive content, animations, and multimedia elements. Although Flash has been discontinued, understanding SWF files remains relevant for archival and historical purposes.

These files can contain:

1. Vector graphics and animations
2. ActionScript code for interactivity
3. Embedded audio and video
4. Interactive buttons and menus
5. Form elements

SWF files were once the backbone of web animation and interactive content, powering everything from online games to website menus. While modern web standards have replaced SWF files with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, millions of legacy SWF files still exist.

The internal structure of an SWF file includes:

1. A header with file signature and version
2. A compressed data block containing:
3. End-of-file marker