Solve your problems with opening and supporting a .swa file [ add info ]
SWA files are incessantly popular. However, a file name containing SWA file extension is problematic for some of the users. They have problems with correct opening of a file with SWA extension. However, it should be remembered that SWA file extension can match one or more types of files. The most popular is Adobe Shockwave Music Format but if there are others, you will find information concerning them below.
So, it is worth looking close at the problem concerning SWA files and search for its solution.
A list of programs supporting files types with SWA extension can be found below. Applications are sorted according to appropriate operational systems and their popularity.
.swa file extension
Category: Audio/Music Files
OS | Software |
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Macromedia Flash Player Apple QuickTime Player Adobe Director 11.5 |
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Macromedia Flash Player Apple QuickTime Player Adobe Director 11.5 |
If SWA file does not open, firstly, it is worth using files associations built in the Windows system with application that can support them. In order to do it, you should double-click a SWA file icon. A list of programs that probably support such a file will appear. It is enough to choose one of them so that Windows would open a given extension with it. Incorrect file’s association will result in Windows trying to open SWA file with a wrong program all the time even if there is an appropriate application supporting this format on a drive. In this case, it is necessary to perform the above mentioned registry scanning and associations’ repair.
If associations are correct and Windows still cannot open the file, most probably the computer does not have appropriate software supporting files with name containing SWA in their extension. The solution to this problem is very simple. You should buy or download a free (if they exist) application that will allow you to open, browse and edit SWA format (You can also try to find more informations on FileInfo). It is no risk because many paid programs have free test versions enabling to check their functionality.