Adobe Flash Player

Description

Adobe Flash Player is a freeware program that allows Flash content to be played. This includes audio, video, animations and Internet applications. It can be used as a web browser plugin on compatible mobile devices and directly on the operating system.

Flash Player is installed on nearly all Internet-connected desktops and compatible with popular web browsers, such as Google Chrome (bundled with the browser), Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, and Opera. Flash Player allows you to run media-rich apps on sites such as YouTube. It supports 3D graphics and vector graphics, embedded ActionScript language and streaming audio and video.

Flash Player offers 2D or 3D GPU hardware accelerating graphics rendering by Adobe, which optimizes OpenGL and DirectX graphics. Flash Player supports high-quality HD video using codecs like H.264 or AAC. Flash Player also allows you to deliver content protected through Adobe Access, which boasts UltraViolet approved DRM technology. By using this feature, you can deliver secure content through live broadcasts, HD rental, subscription, and video on demand methods.

If you've streamed any multimedia on the Internet, you have most likely used Flash Player, as it is used by web browsers and many mobile devices to deliver rich multimedia content. Adobe Flash Player is required to surf the internet and enjoy the full experience.

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