Convert MSK to FLC

Understanding the MSK and FLC file formats

MSK files are typically mask image files used in various graphics and animation software to define transparent or visible areas within an image or animation frame. The format is often proprietary and may be associated with specific applications.

FLC files are Autodesk Animator FLIC animation files. The FLC format is an animation file type developed by Autodesk, commonly used in the 1990s for storing short animations. It supports indexed color and simple frame-based animation.

How to convert MSK to FLC

Direct conversion from MSK to FLC is uncommon, as MSK is a mask or image file, while FLC is an animation format. To achieve this conversion, you typically need to:

1. Convert the MSK file to a standard image format (such as BMP or PNG) using the software that created the MSK file or a compatible image editor.
2. Import the resulting image(s) into an animation tool that supports FLC export.
3. Export the animation as an FLC file.

Recommended software for conversion

IrfanView is a versatile image viewer and converter that can open many proprietary image formats (including some MSK files) and export them to standard formats. For animation creation and FLC export, GraphicsGale or VirtualDub can be used. Here’s a typical workflow:

• Open the MSK file in IrfanView and use File → Save As to export it as BMP or PNG.
• Open the exported image(s) in GraphicsGale.
• Create an animation sequence if needed.
• Use File → Export → FLIC Animation (FLC) to save your animation as an FLC file.

Summary

While there is no direct MSK to FLC converter, using a combination of IrfanView and GraphicsGale allows you to convert mask images into FLC animation files by first exporting to a standard image format and then assembling the animation.