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Adobe ShockWave Player for Windows

  • Free

  • In English
  • V 12.3.5.205
  • 3.6

    (2085)
  • Security Status

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Browser plug-in for rich multimedia content

Formerly Macromedia Shockwave Player, Adobe Shockwave Player is a free plugin for viewing multimedia, interactive content, and web pages created in SWF format. The program should not be mistaken for Adobe Flash Player, since Shockwave cannot play Flash format. Shockwave can be used safely. However, new bugs are continuously uncovered and abused by hackers on this program. 

Can you still download Shockwave?

Adobe Shockwave Player is a popular online multimedia player that allows you to play content loads directly from your web browser. Downloading it allows you to view a wide variety of digital web content, including presentations, sports, advertisements, and entertainment media. Because it is visible in your browser, you don't need to think about downloading a third-party player on your computer. 

The multimedia player helps you to view immersive product demonstrations, 3D games, online learning resources, and more with a simple and rapid download. Most people tend to use web browsers to navigate entertaining content, while graphical files and software are played with tools. You could just want to browse the site for some fun after a hard day at work.

Either Adobe Shockwave or Adobe Flash Player is needed for most online content. These plug-ins help to render the information and ensure that samples, games, animation, visual information, videos, and more are played instantly. Shockwave also shows web content generated by Adobe Director, much of which was provided with previous application versions, or Director MX 2004.

What is Shockwave used for?

Although the majority of users are using Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Air, Shockwave is still the standard animation support program. You will benefit from smooth web browsing and immersive websites through this program. The framework developed for heavy-duty video gaming, simulation, and 3D applications is Shockwave, giving consumers the opportunity to benefit from high-quality media

To enhance the overall visual experience, Shockwave also provides support network protocols. Shockwave comes with an installer that is simple to use and finishes the installation process in seconds. You will start using the software almost immediately after you download it. Since the program is in your browser, everything has been set up for you. 

It is important to keep Shockwave up to date to access contents built on applications developed by Adobe Director. Shockwave integrates with Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and other leading browsers. Integration is a very simple and easy procedure, since any software that Shockwave Player wants to run will redirect you to the new online update of the application. You can update your app without any interruption with just a few clicks to access loads of content.

Still works for specific uses

You're going to definitely need Adobe Shockwave Player if you want to stream online games right in your web browser. It was after all a standard for accessing entertainment contents for online plug-ins. You follow the installation process and restart your browser and enjoy a wide variety of immersive and lag-free experiences

PROS

  • Play online games on web browsers
  • Integrates with browsers automatically
  • Renders high-quality, 3D media

CONS

  • Bugs are continuously uncovered
  • Limited to SWF format only
  • Limited to playing to online games

Also available in other platforms

Program available in other languages


Adobe ShockWave Player for PC

  • Free

  • In English
  • V 12.3.5.205
  • 3.6

    (2085)
  • Security Status


User reviews about Adobe ShockWave Player

  • Anonymous

    by Anonymous

    It is very efficacy.
    Very effective, very good and easy to used. Much more reliable and easy to download and installed.
    Pros: Music and Vi More

  • Anonymous

    by Anonymous

    stinks.
    Is always crashing or not responding when on FB, I keep having to reload to see if that helps. Cons: prevent it from not reposnding and  More

  • Anonymous

    by Anonymous

    for movie vewing.
    for movie and good result of browser,fast searches,and others.

  • Anonymous

    by Anonymous

    adobe shockwave player is good.
    adobe shockwave player is good , now i can ply and enjoy online games
    Pros: nice graphics of my game> Cons:
    no need to improved its owesome More

  • Anonymous

    by Anonymous

    Worst plugin i ever seen..
    1. It crash constantly -- often APPCRASH
    2. It's nothing but it consumes a large amount a CPU and memory.
    3 More

  • Anonymous

    by Anonymous

    Need something better..
    The latest version of Shockwave Player crashed all of the time. I work at home and review a significant amount of videos More


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