As Flash becomes less supported by web browsers (and, critically, by Adobe themselves), it presents us with the issue of what to do with Flash-based content. Depending on the type of content, there are several options available. This guide will look at the different types of Flash content and how to approach each of them.

Flash Video (.flv files)

Flash based video content can usually be converted into other file-types. How you’ll do this will be slightly different based on whether you have the source that it was built from or not.

If you have the source, it’s best to re-publish the file as a non-Flash format such as .mp4.

If you don’t have the source, you can convert FLV files to .mp4 files using VLC Media Player by following the instructions on this site: https://www.howtogeek.com/434475/how-to-convert-a-video-or-audio-file-using-vlc/ 

There are also many other online (free) video converters available which a simple Google search will reveal.

Flash-based Resources (Including .swf files)

If you have produced resources with authoring software such as Adobe Flash, Adobe Captivate or Articulate Storyline and still have the source files, you can re-publish the resources in HTML5 format. The exact way to do this will be different depending on your authoring software.

If, however, you don’t have the source files there is no conversion path available. Such content will need to be redeveloped from scratch as HTML5.

SCORM Content Containing Flash

If you have purchased content  that contains Flash from an external provider, you will need to speak to them about whether they have made HTML5 versions that you can be given access to.

If you have made the SCORM packages yourself with authoring software such as Adobe Captivate or Articulate Storyline and you have the source files you can re-publish the SCORM packages with HTML content.