How to Convert SWF to MKV with AST SWF Video Converter

Background Knowledge: What is MKV file format? 
The Matroska Multimedia Container is an open standard free container format, a file format that can hold an unlimited number of video, audio, picture, or subtitle tracks in one file. It is intended to serve as a universal format for storing common multimedia content, like movies or TV shows.

Wide Usage of MKV: Software and Devices Support 
Media Players: ALLPlayer, DivX Player for Mac, Media Player Classic, PowerDVD, VLC media player, Gstreamer-based Players, etc.
Media Centers: Boxee, MediaPortal, MythTV, Plex, PS3 Media Server, SageTV Media Center, XBMC, etc.
Portable Devices: Asus, Iomega, Oppo, Samsung, LG, Sharp, Other Blu-ray players, Sigma Designs, Realtek, Cowon, Archos, RAmos, Popcorn Hour, Nokia, Roku, etc.

Sometimes, you may desire to play SWF videos on the above players and devices which are lack of flash support. Well, the feasible way to manage it is to convert SWF to MKV. To do the conversion job, AST SWF Video Converter will be a great choice. This software lets you to convert your SWF files to MKV videos with excellent quality. Besides, its brand-new and intuitive interface will enable you easily and effectively control the conversion process. Now let’s see how it works:

PS: SWF Video Converter and SWF Video Converter for Mac are both available. Here we use the Mac version to show how o convert SWF to MKV on Mac OS X step by step. 

Step 1: Run AST SWF to MKV Converter for Mac. On the main interface, click the “Source” button to load flash .swf file to the program.

Step 2: If needed, click “Play” to preview the imported SWF video. Also, you can click “Crop” and directly drag the video frame to delete any unwanted areas.

Step 3: To play SWF videos on MKV-friendly software and devices, here select MKV as output format from the drop-down list of “Codec”.

Step 4: Finally, click “Capture” then “Start” to start converting SWF to MKV on Mac. You can click “End Record” to stop conversion at any time.

Video Tutorial: 

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How to Convert SWF to FLV on Mac and Windows 

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