How can I view .swf files within Mac OS X?

Solution 1:

http://mac.eltima.com/freeflashplayer.html

Update: That link will take you to the free software I was talking about, but just noticed as of July 2010, the company is changing the software name to elmedia player.

Solution 2:

I have Safari v.4.0.3 and Flash Player plugin v.10,0,12,36 (Debug player) installed in Mac OS 10.5.8 and opening .swf files in the browser works just fine for me. I don't know if it has anything to do with the fact that I have the debug version of Flash Player, but I suspect it'll work with the standard version as well, like it always has before Safari 4. So try updating your Flash Player and see if it'll work after that.

If you'd like to open .swf files outside of your browser, you can install Adobe's standalone ("projector") Flash Player.

p.s. You can check the version of your Flash Player plugin by going to http://playerversion.com

Solution 3:

You can use iSwiff. It is a standalone SWF player for Mac.

Solution 4:

Just Get Perian. It's free and can play just about anything. It has almost every Codex available. Just install and go.

http://perian.org/