Kinds of SWT Files

Principal SWT Type

.SWT

File ID:	.swt
Group:	Flash Generator Template

SWT file extension may refer to a template file which is used by a multimedia authoring program called Adobe Flash. Sometimes, SWT file is used as a starting point to create a Flash animation. It can also be used for buttons or other items which can be imported into an existing Flash animation. SWT files are also template versions of the standard SWF format.

Created by:	Adobe Systems Incorporated
Division:	Video Files
Location:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.swt

Software Programs That Open The Flash Generator Template:

Adobe Flash Professional CC by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows

Mac

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening SWT Files

Common Problems Opening SWT Files

Adobe Flash Professional CC is Not Installed

When you double-click your SWT file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". Usually, this is because you do not have Adobe Flash Professional CC for %%os%% installed. The typical path of opening your SWT with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.

Tip: When another SWT application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.

Adobe Flash Professional CC Requires Update

Sometimes your installed version of Adobe Flash Professional CC won't support your Flash Generator Template file. Installing the latest version of Adobe Flash Professional CC from Adobe Systems Incorporated is recommended. This issue mainly occurs when your Flash Generator Template file was created by a newer version of Adobe Flash Professional CC than you have on your PC.

Tip: If you right-click on your SWT file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.

Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening SWT files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

Other Causes of SWT File Opening Problems

Although you might already have Adobe Flash Professional CC or another SWT-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Flash Generator Template files. If you're still experiencing problems opening SWT files, there could be other computer problems. Problems unrelated to software:

• Invalid SWT file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Corruption of the SWT file description inside the Registry
• Adobe Flash Professional CC or another SWT application experienced a flawed installation
• SWT file corruption
• Past or present virus infection has affected your SWT
• Hardware related to SWTs has device driver corruption
• Windows has inadequate resources to open your Flash Generator Template file