Convert Adobe Captivate SWF output into HTML5 format
- Recent Updates
- November 9, 2011 — HTML5 Converter for Adobe Captivate preview 2 is now available to download. The new release includes support for QUIZ, LMS support (SCORM 1.2), and numerous bug fixes.
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The HTML5 Converter for Adobe® Captivate® 5.5 is an experimental technology that converts SWFs generated by Adobe Captivate 5.5, the industry-leading e-learning authoring software for rapidly creating and maintaining interactive e-learning content, into HTML5 format. Reuse and extend the reach of your content to devices that do not support the Adobe Flash® runtimes. Once these files are converted to HTML5, you can edit them with an HTML editing tool, such as Adobe Dreamweaver®. You can view the output in any browser that displays HTML5 content, including iOS (iPhone and iPad) devices.
Please note that not all Adobe Captivate features are supported in the HTML5 format. The feature set of this converter will incrementally get closer to the current SWF output. For more details, please refer to the Release Notes which describe supported features, known issues and the roadmap for upcoming features.
To convert Adobe Captivate 3, Adobe Captivate 4 or Adobe Captivate 5 project output, users will need to open the original project with Adobe Captivate 5.5 and then publish a SWF. The resulting output can then be passed through the HTML5 Converter for Adobe Captivate.
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Discuss HTML5 Converter for Adobe CaptivateGetting Started
Follow these steps to get started with the HTML5 Converter for Adobe Captivate:
- If you do not have Adobe Captivate 5.5, download the free trial
- Download the HTML5 Converter for Adobe Captivate
- Follow the installation and operation instructions
- See the Release Notes for supported features and known issues
- Share your feedback in the HTML5 Converter for Adobe Captivate forum
Please note that your submission of comments, ideas, feature requests and techniques on this and other Adobe maintained forums, as well as Adobe's right to use such materials, is governed by the Adobe.com Terms of Use.
Community
Below you'll find references and links to help you participate in the HTML5 Converter for Adobe Captivate community.
Online Forum
Ask questions and discuss ideas with other users in the discussion forums. Your participation and feedback are tremendously important to us. We would like to find out what you think of the product, what you think of the output, if additional features are required, if you find any bugs, and any other feedback you'd like to provide.
Visit the HTML5 Converter for Adobe Captivate forum
Please note that your submission of comments, ideas, feature requests and techniques on this and other Adobe maintained forums, as well as Adobe's right to use such materials, is governed by the Adobe.com Terms of Use.
Resources
If you want to learn more about releases on Labs as well as other Adobe technologies, visiting a user group or connecting with an Adobe Community Professional is a great place to start.
Product Details
Documentation
Review the installation instructions and Release Notes
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the HTML5 Converter for Adobe Captivate?
- This is a preview of an experimental technology that Adobe engineers have been working on to enable customers to covert some of their SWFs published from Adobe Captivate to HTML5. You will need to publish a SWF from Adobe Captivate 5.5 and feed that as input into this converter.
- What is a typical use case for this technology?
- You can use this converter to convert existing demonstrations and simulations created from Adobe Captivate 5.5 into HTML5.
- When is it available?
- The preview is available now on Adobe Labs as a free download.
- Can I convert my old Adobe Captivate projects to HTML5?
- Yes. However, Adobe Captivate 3, Adobe Captivate 4 or Adobe Captivate 5 project output will need to open the original project with Adobe Captivate 5.5 and then publish a SWF. The resulting output can then be passed through the HTML5 Converter for Adobe Captivate.
- Will it convert any SWF to HTML5?
- No. This tool will help you convert SWFs generated by Adobe Captivate 5.5.
- How do I provide feedback?
- Please download the tool, explore it and provide us with feedback on the discussion forum. We invite you to give us input on various use cases.
- What languages are supported?
- It is currently available in English-only.
- Is it a free download?
- Yes, it is available as a free download on Adobe Labs.
- Who should use this technology?
- It is meant for customers who are looking to leverage their existing Adobe Captivate 5.5 content to expand the scope and reach of their content to HTML5. Customers can then further edit the generated HTML code.
- Where can I get more information on the HTML5 Converter for Adobe Captivate?
- Please refer to the release notes for more information.
System Requirements
The system requirements for the HTML5 Converter for Adobe Captivate are as follows:
- 1 GHz or faster processor Intel® Pentium® 4, Intel Centrino®, Intel Xeon®, or Intel Core™ Duo (or compatible) processor
- Microsoft® Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (Service Pack 3 recommended, Windows Vista® with Service Pack 1, or Windows 7
- 1GB minimum RAM (2GB recommended)
- 100 MB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on flash-based storage devices)
- 1,024x576 display (1,280x1024 recommended) with 16-bit video card
See the Adobe Captivate 5.5 system requirements
Release Notes
The HTML5 Converter for Adobe Captivate is not a final product and is still in the testing and validation phase. We are not yet able to commit to a roadmap for this experimental technology. As this is only a technology preview, we expect the specifications and code to evolve over time.
