File Extension Database

Open SWA File

SWA file extension is an audio file originally created for Macromedia Shockwave, now owned by Adobe, the predecessor to Flash.

Adobe Shockwave is a discontinued multimedia flash software for developing interactive applications and video games.

The SWA file saves audio data in a compressed format similar to an MP3 file, generally with the same encoding.

Originally, the SWA file was used as the audio part of Flash animations whose extension was SWF.

Software to open and work with SW files

Despite being discontinued, Adobe guaranteed users who still use this format to open it through the Adobe Director and Adobe Shockwave Player applications, as web browser plugins.

Typical SWA application file locations:

  • C:\Program Files (x86)\QuickTime\QuickTimePlayer.exe "%1"

Frequently used application names to open SWA files:

  • QuickTime

Frequently associated Windows objects:

  • QuickTime.swa

How Can I Open SWA File on Windows

How Can I Open SWA File on Mac OS

How Can I Open SWA File on Android

If you downloaded a SWA file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

How to Open SWA File on iPhone or iPad

To open SWA File on iOS device follow steps below:

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