Shockwave

Updated: 12/31/2022 by Computer Hope
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Shockwave is a multimedia application platform and file format by Adobe. It allows users with the Shockwave plugin to view animated, interactive content in the browser window. Adobe Shockwave is similar to Adobe Flash, but gives the developer more freedom to create certain types of applications.

Note

Adobe Shockwave was discontinued on April 9, 2019, and the Shockwave player is no longer available for download.

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