Save Flash SWF files from sites

Sometimes, you may need to rip a flash animation from a website, this entry outlines a simple way to download such SWF files directly.

How To Save Flash File From A Website

Mozilla Firefox users:

1. Click on Tools - Page Info
2. Click the Media Tab on the Page Info Windows
3. The media tab will have complete list of Images, CSS Files and Shockwave Flash files that were downloaded by the Firefox browser while loading the page of the website
4. Scroll down the list and locate the .swf file
5. Click the “Save As” button. Choose some folder on your hard drive and save the file

Microsoft Internet Explorer users:

1. Click Tools - Internet Options
2. In the General Tab, click the Settings button available in the Temporary Internet Files group
3. Click View Files to open your Temporary Internet Files folder
4. Click View - Details. Now click View - Arrange Icons By - Internet Address. Depending upon the webpage, there could one or more Flash files (Shockwave Flash Object) under the Internet Address
5. Once you find the right flash file, right-click and choose Copy. Then paste the .swf file in any other folder,such as My Document