Sothink SWF Decompiler 6.0

The first thing you need to know about Sothink SWF Decompiler is if you will have to wait for a long time to download the application. The download weighs in at some 12MB, so it all depends on the type of internet connection you have. Sothink SWF Decompiler is lightweight enough for the download to complete in a flash on a high-speed internet connection, but large enough to take a bit of time on a less than spectacular internet connection.

Once the download completes, it is time to install the application. In this regard you will be glad to know that the installation process goes along smoothly and swiftly. I counted less than 10 clicks from launching the installer and until the application was installed and up and running.

You will also be glad to know that Sothink SWF Decompiler works with just about any version of the Microsoft-developed Windows operating system. It works fine with very old Windows XP, it works fine with the much avoided Vista, and it works fine with the latest iteration, Windows 7.

Last but not least, you need to know what you can do with Sothink SWF Decompiler. As the name so adequately points out, this application is a Flash decompiler. It can convert SWF files to FLA or FLEX. Additionally it can extract images, shapes, sounds, videos, sprites, text, and other Flash resources. It can batch extract resources as well.

You must also know that you cannot use Sothink SWF Decompiler free of charge for as long as you want – the application is not freeware. You can use this application free of charge only during a 30-day trial period. This should be more than enough time for you to figure out if you want to purchase it or not. The program’s user friendly interface, the fact that it does its job rapidly and efficiently, and the fact that it can capture SWF movies or animations on a website, will probably tilt the balance in Sothink SWF Decompiler’s favor and you will get a license.

This application is easy to use, is efficient, and does just what it says on the label – it converts SWF to FLA and FLX, and it easily extracts Flash resources.

Pros

• Nice user interface
• Multilingual
• One-click online Flash capture
• Converts SWF to FLA and FLX
• Batch export SWF resources

Cons

• Free to use only during the 30-day trial period
• Nag screen

Sothink SWF Decompiler has been reviewed by George Norman on 12 May 2010. Based on the user interface, features and complexity, Findmysoft has rated Sothink SWF Decompiler 4 out of 5 stars, naming it Excellent