Okdo Software · Command-line

PDF to SWF Converter Command Line

Convert PDF to SWF on Windows.

Okdo PDF to SWF Converter Command Line converts PDF into SWF directly on your Windows PC. Process whole folders in one batch. Everything runs offline, so your files never leave your computer, and you don't need Adobe Acrobat or Reader to get clean, layout-accurate results. In addition, it can password-protect or unlock PDFs.

Standalone — no Adobe Acrobat Batch conversion Files never leave your PC
PDF to SWF Converter Command Line screenshot

Key features

Convert entire folders in a single batch with one click
Preserve the original layout, fonts, images, and tables
Fully offline — your files never leave your PC
Standalone — no Adobe Acrobat or Reader required
Encrypt or decrypt password-protected PDF files
Command-line mode for automation, scripts, and scheduled tasks
One-time license with free lifetime updates

Advanced capabilities

  • Use command line in batch and unattended operations.
  • Batch convert PDF files to multiframe SWF quickly.
  • Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader NOT required.
  • Supports all versions of PDF files, from PDF 1.1 to PDF 1.8.
  • Convert the whole PDF file or you can choose specific pages.
  • Supports password-protected PDF files.
  • Supports wildcard characters for batch conversion, e.g. *.pdf, aa*.pdf, bb??.pdf.
  • There are three ways to specify the files to convert.
  • Specify the source file path to convert.
  • Load source file paths from a text file.
  • Specify a source folder.
  • Load files from subfolders.
  • Customize the directory for saving output files.
  • Create a subfolder within the target folder.
  • Save output files to the same folder as the source.
  • Rename the output file if it already exists, or overwrite it.

Supported formats

➡️ Input

Adobe
PDF *.pdf

⬅️ Output

Flash *.swf

Command-line usage

Okdo PDF to SWF Converter Command Line runs from a DOS command prompt. Change to the installation folder, then invoke the executable using the syntax below.

converter.exe [options] <source file> <target file>

Options

<source file> There are 3 ways to specify the source files to be converted
1. -file=<source file>.
Supports wildcard character like * and ?
* Matches 0 or more characters in document name
? Matches any single character in document name
Source file must contain full type extension
Adobe PDF(*.pdf)
-file=c:\1.pdf
-file=c:\*.pdf
-file=c:\document*.pdf
-file=c:\document???.pdf
2. -list=<file list>.
<File list> is a text file which contains file
names to be converted. One file name per line. eg:
-list=c:\list.txt
3. -sourcefolder=<folder name>.
Convert all files in the specified folder. eg:
-sourcefolder=c:\tempfolder
If you need to load files from sub-folders,
please use the following argument:
-recurse-subfolders
<target file> There are 3 ways to specify target output format
1. -dest=<target file path + file name + file extension>
eg: -dest=c:\out.swf
2. -dest=<target file path + file extension>
For batch convert an entire folder or convert a list
eg: -dest=c:\*.swf
3. -format=<target file format>
-targetfolder=<output folder>
For batch convert an entire folder or convert a list
eg: -format=swf -targetfolder=c:\output
Global Options:
-create-subfolder Create subfolder within target folder
The subfolder will be named using the file name
-same-as-source-folder Save output files in the same folder as source
-same-as-source-name Specify output file name as source file
-overwrite Overwrite existing output file
PDF to Other Formats Parameters:
-password=<value> Specify password if PDF file is password protected
-page-range=<value> PDF page numbers and/or ranges separated by commas
eg: -page-range=1,2,5-10
Default: -resolution=150
-autoplay Permit output SWF play automatically
-open Open output folder after conversion
-? Print usage information
-help Print usage information
-more Open the product detail page.
Example
converter.exe -file=c:\in.pdf -dest=c:\out.swf
converter.exe -file=c:\*.pdf -format=swf -targetfolder=c:\output
converter.exe -file=c:\in*.pdf -format=swf -targetfolder=c:\output
converter.exe -file=c:\in??.pdf -format=swf -targetfolder=c:\output
converter.exe -list=c:\filelist.txt -format=swf -targetfolder=c:\output
converter.exe -sourcefolder=c:\temp -dest=c:\output\*.swf
converter.exe -sourcefolder=c:\temp -format=swf -targetfolder=c:\output
converter.exe -file=c:\in.pdf -dest=c:\out.swf -overwrite
converter.exe -file=c:\in.pdf -dest=c:\out.swf -create-subfolder
converter.exe -file=c:\in.pdf -dest=c:\out.swf -page-range=1-3

Why convert with Okdo

Batch convert hundreds of files at onceNo Adobe Acrobat requiredOffline — files never uploaded to the cloudOne-time license, free updates30-day money-back guarantee

What customers say

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Lena B.
Backend Developer
★★★★★Apr 2025

We handle confidential client files, so PDF to SWF running 100% offline was the dealbreaker. Fast enough for daily, high-volume workloads.

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Daniel R.
SysAdmin
★★★★☆Oct 2025

We bought the one-time license and never looked back — no subscription, free updates. Handles encrypted and password-protected documents.

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Priya M.
Backend Developer
★★★★★Mar 2026

The command-line mode in PDF to SWF lets me schedule overnight jobs across a whole folder. Free updates are included with the license.

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James S.
SysAdmin
★★★★★Feb 2026

Switched our team to PDF to SWF and the batch conversion alone saves us hours every week. Batch mode processes whole folders in one click.

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Chen B.
DevOps Engineer
★★★★★Jul 2025

As a DevOps Engineer, I needed something I could trust with sensitive documents. PDF to SWF delivered. Runs entirely offline, no internet connection required.

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Olivia P.
DevOps Engineer
★★★★★Oct 2025

It handled our password-protected PDFs without any drama. Free updates are included with the license.

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