SWF to GIF

SWF to GIF is a fast software application designed to turn Flash video files (SWF format) into GIF animations. It comes packed with many customization options, yet it is easy to work with, making the tool suitable for all user groups.

Fast installation and user-friendly GUI

Setting up the program is a simple and quick task. As far as the GUI is concerned, SWF to GIF adopts a regular window with a clear-cut structure, where a SWF file can be pointed out via the file browser, since the drag-and-drop method is not supported.

Preview SWFs and take screenshots

So, you can preview the clip within the main frame, pause playback, as well as capture frames and save them to numerous popular file types, such as JPG, TIFF, PCX, TGA, ICO and PNG, as well as PDF documents.

Easily configure GIF output settings

It is possible to keep the original video size for the output or customize the width and height (in pixels), while maintaining the aspect ratio or not. The interpolation mode for resizing the clip can be selected between sharpen, smooth and sawtooth.

Trim SWFs and apply image filters

In addition, SWF to GIF can automatically detect the frame rate or let users define their own number of frames for the output animation. Several image effects are applicable as well, such as
black and white, grayscale, emboss, invert, blur, sharpen, noise, and brighten.
Last but not least, users may process the entire SWF clip or just a smaller section by marking the start and end frame. The new GIF can be created in the same location as the source file or anywhere else, with a personalized time delay, quality (general, good, best) and loop mode enabled or disabled.

Additional file types supported

Worth mentioning is that the tool supports other file types of the output, apart from animated GIF: still GIF, JPG, BMP, TGA, TIF, PCX, PNG and ICO. Each format comes with its own set of configurable settings.

Evaluation and conclusion

The app may take a while to finish a conversion job, delivering good results However, it uses a very high amount of CPU and RAM, so users may find it difficult to work with any other applications during this time. Apart from the fact that the sound stream still plays when the SWF is paused or stopped in the main frame, we have not come across issues during our tests. Thanks to its myriad of features and intuitive interface, SWF to GIF should please all types of users.