CNET Editors' review
If you think Flash is the grooviest thing to come along since sliced bread, this Firefox add-on will suit you nicely.
Sothink SWF Catcher for Firefox is for folks who like All Things Flash. Launching the utility from the Tools menu opens a vertical pane on the left side of the Firefox window adorned only by a simple menu. When we visited a site with embedded Flash flicks--whether e-cards, games, or other items--Sothink listed the items by name in the vertical pane. We were able to add URL and size details to the list easily by clicking options from a drop-down list on the panes' menu bar. We were able to save the items to a folder of our choice by right-clicking the item's name in the list.
This free tool doesn't offer any features beyond what we've described here, but it performed quickly in all our tests, and it's pleasingly simple to use. Any Firefox user interested in compiling a Flash library will find Sothink SWF Catcher for Firefox a handy little tool.
Publisher's Description
From SourceTec Software:
Sothink SWF Catcher for Firefox helps you saving multiple Flash based charts, presentations, e-cards, games and Flash movies in Firefox at the same time. The small size allows embedding into Firefox by just adding a new button. With only a few clicks you can download all your favorite Flashes from internet easily. Use with Sothink Video Converter software to convert downloaded flash to DVD/iPod/3GP/PSP Video.
What's new in this version: Version 1.10 support Firefox 10 beta.
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"Would not work"
Version: Sothink SWF Catcher for Firefox 1.31
Pros
None did not work
Cons
If it would work I would have one
Summary
Waste of time
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"Fantastic!"
Version: Sothink SWF Catcher for Firefox 1
Pros
Does exactly what it says it will do.
Cons
There is a small learing curve, but it is fairly intuitive.
Summary
I have yet to run across a video I can't capture. I haven't tried any of those from sites that require their own "special branded" video player, so those probably won't work. After all, it IS meant for flash videos. As for the folks who had a hard time installing, I suggest you get it by way of the Firefox add-ons site.
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"Incompatible with Firefox 3"
Version: Sothink SWF Catcher for Firefox 1
Pros
Won't install.
Cons
Does not have a secure update mechanism, so it won't install.
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"Here's a solution for MAC users!"
Version: Sothink SWF Catcher for Firefox 1
Pros
Pros: XP version works on the MAC, I just randomly tried downloading and installing it. Bob was my uncle!! Happy Jacking :D
Cons
The Mac version does not work for the Mac. Whereas the stinking XP one does.. I guess windows is good for something haha!
Summary
There is HOPE for MAC users who want the SWF catcher!
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"Sothink SWF Catcher for Firefox can't be installed."
Version: Sothink SWF Catcher for Firefox 1
Pros
I can't install it, so I don't know any pros.
Cons
It has xpi extention, so your computer doesn't know with what application it should be opened.
When I tried to open it with Firefox, the firefox said "Sothink SWF Catcher" will not be installed because it does not provide secure updates.Summary
I can't try it at all since it won't be open nor won't be installed.
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"Downoad a swfcatcher.xpi file that cannot be installed!"
Version: Sothink SWF Catcher for Firefox 1
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"Works great"
Version: Sothink SWF Catcher for Firefox 1
Pros
I downloaded both the IE and Firefox versions and both do exactly what they say they do. Slick, and the price is right.
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"Great FREE software, I like it!"
Version: Sothink SWF Catcher for Firefox 1
Pros
it can help me to catch swf on web page!
Cons
good
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"very helpful"
Version: Sothink SWF Catcher for Firefox 1
Pros
small size
Cons
can' t catch some videos
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