swftools
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Description:
SWF manipulation and generation tools
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: flash swf multimedia conversion legacy pdf
Install: brew install swftools
About:
Swftools is a collection of utilities for working with Adobe Flash (SWF) files. It enables the generation of SWF files from various input formats like PDF and HTML, as well as the extraction of content like text and images from existing SWFs. The toolset is valuable for legacy content migration, automated report generation, and digital asset analysis.
Key Features:
  • PDF to SWF conversion for creating Flash-based documents
  • SWF extraction tools to retrieve text, images, and metadata
  • Command-line interface for scripting and automation
  • Support for rendering and analyzing SWF structures
Use Cases:
  • Converting PDF documents into viewable Flash-based content for older web systems
  • Extracting text and assets from legacy SWF applications for archival or migration
  • Automating the creation of Flash banners or presentations via scripts
Alternatives:
  • FFmpeg – FFmpeg is a broader multimedia framework that handles video/audio but lacks specific SWF generation and text extraction capabilities.
  • JPEXS Free Flash Decompiler – JPEXS is a GUI-based decompiler for inspecting and editing SWF files, whereas Swftools focuses on command-line conversion and extraction.
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