Adobe Flash CS4 Professional software is the industry-leading authoring environment for creating engaging interactive experiences
Deliver to audiences across platforms and devices.
Did you know…
Animating in Flash just got easier
Quickly create animations, easily modify motion paths, and enjoy complete control over individual animation attributes with object-based animation.
Flash now does inverse kinematics
Create chain-like animation effects with a series of linked objects or quickly distort a single shape using the new Bones tool.
Flash Player reaches 99% of Internet viewers
Installed on more than 850 million Internet-connected desktops and mobile devices, Flash Player enables you to widely deliver powerful experiences created with Flash.
Which editions is Flash CS4 Professional in?
- Web Premium
- Web Standard
- Design Premium
- Production Premium
- Master Collection
What's New?
Object-based animation - new
Gain complete control over individual animation attributes with object-based animation, which applies tweens directly to objects instead of to keyframes. Easily make changes to motion with Bezier handles.
3D transformation - new
Animate 2D objects through 3D space with exciting new 3D translation and rotation tools, which allow you to animate along the x, y, and z axes. Apply local or global transformation to any object.
Procedural modeling with Deco and Spray Brush - new
Turn symbols into instant design tools. Apply symbols in a variety of ways: Quickly create kaleidoscope-like effects and apply fills using the Deco tool, or randomly spray symbols across any defined area using the Spray Brush.
Metadata (XMP) support - new
Add metadata to SWF files using the new XMP panel. Quickly assign tags for enhanced collaboration and better mobile experiences.
Authoring for Adobe AIR - new
Deliver interactive experiences to the desktop with new integrated capability to publish to the Adobe AIR™ runtime. Reach even more audiences across more devices — web, mobile, and now the desktop.
XFL support - new
Open content from Adobe InDesign or After Effects software and retain file integrity. With the cross-application XFL format, easily import content for further development in Adobe Flash.
Inverse kinematics with the Bones tool - new
Create chain-like animation effects with a series of linked objects, or quickly distort a single shape using the new Bones tool.
Motion editor - new
Experience detailed control over keyframe parameters, including rotation, size, scale, position, filters, and more, using the new motion editor. Refine easing control with graphical displays similar to those in After Effects.
Motion presets - new
Jump-start your project with prebuilt animations that can be applied to any object. Select from dozens of presets or create and save your own. Share presets with others to save animation time.
H.264 support - new
Encode to any format recognized by the Adobe Flash Player runtime with Adobe Media Encoder, the same tool found in other Adobe video products and now with support for H.264.
New Adobe Creative Suite interface - new
Boost your efficiency with intuitive panel docking and spring-loaded behaviors that streamline your interaction with tools throughout the Adobe Creative Suite editions.
Delivery to the most recent version of Adobe Flash Player - new
Continue to reach wide audiences around the world by delivering to the most popular media player on the Internet today: Adobe Flash Player.
XFL support - new
Open content from Adobe InDesign or After Effects software and retain file integrity.
System requirements
1GHz or faster processor
Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (Service Pack 3 recommended) or Windows Vista Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise with Service Pack 1 (certified for 32-bit Windows XP and Windows Vista)
1GB of RAM
3.5GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on flash-based storage devices)
1,024x768 display (1,280x800 recommended) with 16-bit video card
DVD-ROM drive
QuickTime 7.1.2 software required for multimedia features
Broadband Internet connection required for online services*
PowerPC G5 or multicore Intel processor
Mac OS X v10.4.11–10.5.4
1GB of RAM
4GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on a volume that uses a case-sensitive file system or on flash-based storage devices)
1,024x768 display (1,280x800 recommended) with 16-bit video card
DVD-ROM drive
QuickTime 7.1.2 software required for multimedia features
Broadband Internet connection required for online services*
*This product may allow you to access certain features that are hosted online ("online services"), provided you have a high-speed Internet connection. The online services, and some features thereof, may not be available in all countries, languages, and/or currencies and may be discontinued in whole or in part without notice. Use of the online services is governed by separate terms of use and by the Adobe Online Privacy Policy, and access to these services may require user registration. Some online services, including services that are initially offered at no charge, may be subject to additional fees. For more details and to review the terms of use and Online Privacy Policy, visit www.adobe.com.
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