Adobe Flash

Adobe Flash
Developer(s)	Harman (2021–present for enterprise users); Zhongcheng (2017–present in China); Adobe Inc. (2005–2020); Macromedia (1996–2005); FutureWave (1993–1996);
Target platform(s)	Web browsers, iOS (via third-party software), Android, Windows, macOS, Linux
Editor software	Adobe Animate; Flash Builder; FlashDevelop; Powerflasher FDT; Flash Catalyst; Scaleform;
Player software	Flash Player; Adobe AIR; OpenFL; Scaleform; Gnash; Lightspark; Ruffle;
Format(s)	SWF; FLV; FLA;
Programming language(s)	ActionScript
Application(s)	Animation; Browser games; rich internet applications; Desktop apps; Mobile apps; Mobile games; Console games; PC games;
Status	Active only for enterprise users and all users in China, discontinued everywhere else, i.e. outside China
License	Proprietary
Website	adobe.com/flash

Adobe Flash (formerly Macromedia Flash and FutureSplash) is a mostly discontinued multimedia software platform used for production of animations, rich internet applications, desktop applications, mobile apps, mobile games, and embedded web browser video players.