.SWD File Extension

Shockwave Flash Debug

SWD files contain debugging information for Flash applications. The SWD file extension is primarily associated with Flash MX files. SWD files are created by the Flash Debugger, a utility program in Ma...

General Information

Title SWD File Extension
Extension .swd
Full Form Shockwave Flash Debug
File Type Debug File
Developer Adobe Systems
MIME Type application/x-director

File Function

Primary Function Debug Flash
Additional Functions Store breakpoints, Track variables
Features Interactive content, Animation

File Characteristics

Quality High for debugging
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Flash Development Yes
Game Development Yes
Interactive Media Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Flash vulnerabilities
Best Practices Regular updates, Code auditing

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1996
Discontinued 2020

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .fla, .swf, .flv

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Adobe Flash Professional Paid Windows, Mac
Adobe Animate Paid Windows, Mac