FLA File Extension

What is FLA file?

FLA files are associated with Adobe Animate. FLA files store Flash (SWF) animation projects that can be viewed in a web browser or as a stand-alone file. FLA files can contain graphics, sounds, text, and animations (including interactive animations). In order to play FLA files a Flash plugin must be installed. Adobe Flash is still a popular technology despite its many flaws and security vulnerabilities.

Adobe Animate

Adobe Animate uses Flash technology developed by Macromedia, which was later acquired by Adobe. Animate allows user to animate objects using various animation tools to create unique frames. Users can add custom multimedia files to FLA containers. Animate also offers many features not related to Flash, such as tools for developing games or websites.

Programs which support FLA file extension

The list that follows enumerates programs compatible with FLA files, divided into 3 categories based on operating system on which they are available. Files with FLA suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

Updated: 02/28/2022

How to open file with FLA extension?

Being unable to open files with FLA extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with FLA extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Get the Adobe Flash Professional

Problems with opening and working with FLA files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with FLA files being present on your machine. This one is an easy one. Select Adobe Flash Professional or one of the recommended programs (for example, Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Flash, Adobe Creative Suite) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download Adobe Flash Professional installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update Adobe Flash Professional to the latest version

You still cannot access FLA files although Adobe Flash Professional is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that Adobe Flash Professional cannot handle files with FLA may be that the software is outdated. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Adobe Flash Professional.

Step 3. Assign Adobe Flash Professional to FLA files

After installing Adobe Flash Professional (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open FLA files. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Right-click the FLA file and choose Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Adobe Flash Professional installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open FLA files box and clicking OK button.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with FLA extension, select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select Adobe Flash Professional and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with FLA extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the FLA is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the FLA file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the FLA file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the FLA is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the scanner detected that the FLA file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Ensure the file with FLA extension is complete and error-free

If the FLA file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. It could happen the the download process of file with FLA extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Adobe Flash Animation file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Adobe Flash Professional

If the systems has insufficient resources to open FLA files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Adobe Flash Animation files and ensure security of your device and operating system. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle FLA files.

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