SWF to DAT - Online Video Converter
Convert SWF to DAT online. Private, client-side - no uploadrequired. Batch conversion, quality presets, codec control.
About SWF to DAT
Convert SWF to DAT. SWF is Adobe's interactive Flash format mixing vector animation with video. DAT is the Video-CD sector dump wrapping MPEG-1 streams. Rip sector headers first; raw sector dumps may fail to open..
Why convert SWF to DAT?
- Smaller files with DAT lossy compression.
- Keep animation and transparency where supported.
- Private, no upload - runs in your browser.
SWF vs DAT
| Animation | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Transparency | No | No |
| Compression | lossy | lossy |
| Typical use | SWF is Adobe's interactive Flash format mixing vector animation with video. | DAT is the Video-CD sector dump wrapping MPEG-1 streams. |
When not to convert SWF to DAT
- Skip DAT for archival masters: lossy compression discards detail, so keep the SWF original.
- Keep a master copy: repeated exports stack small losses, so archive SWF before batch DAT shares.
Limits
Starting point: SWF - SWF is Adobe's interactive Flash format mixing vector animation with video. Only the embedded video track converts; scripts and buttons are dropped. Rip sector headers first; raw sector dumps may fail to open. Encode DAT (MPEG-2 / MP2) from SWF at a bitrate near the source, and confirm the audio track before converting.
How conversion works
Conversion runs entirely in your browser with FFmpeg WASM. Files never leave your device.