You have a Flash movie with a soundtrack you want to keep, and the only copy of that music is locked inside the SWF file. Playing it in a browser doesn't help. SWF to MP3 Converter from Hoo Technologies pulls that audio out and saves it as ordinary MP3 or WAV files.
Quick facts
- Version: 2.4 build 189
- Platforms: Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP, 2000, 98, plus Server editions; 32-bit and 64-bit
- Price: $29.95 USD
- Download size: about 1.04 MB
- Trial: a free download is available to try before you buy
How it works
The audio inside a SWF file is made up of one or more sound elements, stored as MP3 or WAV. The program creates a separate file for each sound element. The workflow has two steps: click Add Files to choose your SWF files, then click Convert to MP3 to convert them all.
Key features
Get MP3 or WAV files from any SWF
You can convert SWF to MP3 or to WAV. It supports all versions of SWF files. Version 2.4 also added support for FLV files and the Nellymoser codec.
Merge several MP3 files into one
If a movie splits its soundtrack into several pieces, you can merge the multiple MP3 files into a single file.
Convert many files in one go
Batch conversion handles a whole list of files at once. You can add a whole folder, including the Internet cache folder, and use drag and drop.
Run it from the command line
Command line conversion is supported, so you can fit it into your own scripts.
Who it's for
It suits anyone who needs the music or sound effects from Flash files and wants plain audio files. That includes people with an old collection of Flash animations, and people who want to listen to a movie's soundtrack on a media player.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Small download and a simple two-step workflow
- Outputs both MP3 and WAV
- Batch, folder and command line options
- Merges MP3 files into one
Cons
- It only extracts audio. It doesn't edit sound or convert video.
- It's a paid program after the trial, at $29.95.
- Windows only.
FAQs
Does it create one file or many?
It creates a file for each sound element in the SWF. You can then merge the MP3 files into one.
Can I save to WAV as well as MP3?
Yes. WAV output was added in version 2.3.
Does it work on 64-bit Windows?
Yes. Both 32-bit and 64-bit editions are supported.
Can it convert FLV files?
Version 2.4 added FLV file support.
Can I try it first?
Yes. A free download is available so you can test it on your own files.
System requirements
Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, 2008, XP, 2003, 2000, NT, Me, 98 or 95, in 32-bit or 64-bit editions. The installer is about 1.04 MB.