Convert EXE to FLA

Understanding EXE and FLA file formats

EXE files are Windows executable files, commonly used to run programs or applications. They contain compiled code and resources that are directly executed by the Windows operating system. FLA files, on the other hand, are project files created by Adobe Animate (formerly Flash Professional). FLA files store multimedia content, animations, and timelines in an editable format, which can be exported to SWF or other formats for playback.

Is it possible to convert EXE to FLA?

Direct conversion from EXE to FLA is generally not possible, as EXE files are compiled binaries, while FLA files are editable project files. However, if the EXE is a Flash projector (a standalone Flash application), you may be able to extract the embedded SWF file and then attempt to recover the FLA from the SWF.

How to extract SWF from a Flash EXE projector

If your EXE is a Flash projector, you can use tools like FFDec (JPEXS Free Flash Decompiler) or SWF Extractor to extract the SWF file:

• Download and install FFDec (JPEXS Free Flash Decompiler).
• Open the EXE file in FFDec.
• FFDec will attempt to detect and extract the embedded SWF file.
• Save the extracted SWF to your computer.

Converting SWF to FLA

Once you have the SWF file, you can use a SWF decompiler to convert it to FLA:

• Open the SWF file in FFDec or Sothink SWF Decompiler.
• Use the Export or Convert feature to save the project as an FLA file.

Note that the conversion may not be perfect, as some elements or ActionScript code may not be fully recoverable.

Recommended software for EXE to FLA conversion

• FFDec (JPEXS Free Flash Decompiler) – Free and open-source, supports both SWF extraction and decompiling.
• Sothink SWF Decompiler – Commercial software with advanced SWF to FLA conversion features.

Summary

While you cannot directly convert an EXE to FLA, you can extract the SWF from a Flash projector EXE and then use a SWF decompiler to recover the FLA project file. FFDec (JPEXS Free Flash Decompiler) is the best free tool for this process.