How to Convert SWF to Play on iTunes

What audio and video formats does iTunes support? Is it possible to play a flash file on iTunes? Recently, many people are asking these questions. In this article, we would like to discuss the answers with you.

Introduced by Apple Inc. in 2001, over the years iTunes has already become one of the most popular digital media players available for personal computers. This player supports audio formats like MP3, AAC, AIFF, WAV, and Apple Lossless. And it also supports video formats that work with QuickTime and files purchased or downloaded from iTunes store.

However, there are some files, like SWF, are not accepted by iTunes. Actually, flash SWF files are not compatible with all Apple things, such as, iMovie, Final Cut Pro, QuickTime, of course, iTunes is no exception. But that does not mean it is impossible to play flash file on iTunes. Luckily, you can convert SWF to iTunes easily by using file conversion tool – SWF Converter.

How to play SWF Files on iTunes with SWF Converter

Converting SWF files to play on iTunes is easy. All it takes is SWF to iTunes Converter. A few simple steps, you will be able to play your favorite SWF audios or movies on iTunes.

There are two versions of this program available to meet users' different requirements: the Windows version and the Mac version, which separately named as SWF Converter and SWF Converter for Mac. Based on your computer operating system, you can down one to try it.

Step 1: Launch the SWF to iTunes Converter and click the "Select File" button to add the local SWF file. Or you can click the "Grab SWF" to download the flash file directly from website that streams SWF files.

load swf file

Step 2: Select the output file format like MP3, AAC, AIFF, or QuickTime MOV from the "Profile". Click "Next", then "Start" to begin converting SWF to iTunes.

set output format

Step 3(optional): Hit the "Crop" button to do some editing to your output file. For example, you can add image watermark to the flash files.

crop swf file

Step 4: Click the "File" button from the menu tab on iTunes and choose "Add file to library link" from the drop-down menu.

Once the flash file has been imported into the iTunes library, you can enjoy playing it on your iTunes.

Great tool to convert SWF to iTunes support format, and very easy to use. Thanks for sharing. Now I can play my .swf movies on iTunes.– Reviewed by Andy

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