File extension .SWA
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Shockwave Music Format | Adobe Systems | Audio Files |
The .SWA file format is a digital audio container designed to store audio content such as music or sound effects. It was created by Macromedia and is used mainly with the company's Shockwave technology.
Technical Details
The SWA format is optimized for streaming media, allowing files to be played over the Internet with minimal loading time. SWA files use lossy compression, meaning that some of the data, such as high frequencies, are not stored in order to reduce the overall file size. This results in slightly lower audio quality compared to other formats such as WAV or AIFF. The sample rate and bit rate of a SWA file can be adjusted to control the tradeoff between file size and audio quality, but this process should only be handled by experienced audio engineers.
SWA files can be converted to other audio formats with specialized software such as Adobe Audition, Audacity, or Avidemux. It is also possible to open a SWA file with some basic media players like VLC Media Player. Other similar audio formats include:
Programs for WINDOWS system
Programs for MAC system
Programs for LINUX system
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .SWA) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .SWA extension.
When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.
Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .SWA file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .SWA extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .SWA extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .SWA file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .SWA file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.
In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .SWA file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .SWA file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .SWA file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines
Mr B. Adam
Author of the guidelines / Founder of FileExtension.info
New technologies enthusiast, helping to solve problems with the files.
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