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Export Settings in Flash MX

You can export a movie in a specific file format so you can use the movie in other programs. Flash can export a movie in a variety of file formats, such as the Animated Gif, EPS and Adobe Illustrator file formats. (Note: When you export a movie, interactive elements, such as buttons and actions, may not export properly, so check carefully.)

Follow the simple steps in the Hands-on section below to learn how to Export movies.

Exporting a Movie FileExporting a Movie File

Exporting a Movie File

Follow these easy steps:

  1. Click File > Export Movie, and the Export Movie dialog box appears.


  2. Type a Name for the file that will contain your exported movie. You'll need to pick a location to store this file as well in this step.


  3. Select the format you want to use for the file by clicking the drop-down selector to display the available file formats. For example, Flash .swf, Windows .avi, Quick Time .mov, and a whole bunch of graphic formats as well, such as .jpg, .gif, and .png.


  4. Click Save to save the file. (An additional dialog box might appear depending upon which file format you chose to save your movie file.
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  6. Click OK to accept the default settings Flash provides and export the movie in the file format you specified.


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