SWF stands for Shockwave Flash. It’s a type of format that can be saved for multimedia files. This is also most commonly used when vector graphics are made as well. It is also used when making DVD menus and for commercials over the television. Video, animations, and even sounds can be found in this type of file. It is also important to use when put over the internet. Saving it in this kind of format makes it easy for the file to be seen over the web.

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