WHY HTML5 OVER FLASH?
By ADMIN| April 19, 2018
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I dont need to say the position of Flash in the creative world of animation and video platform all over the world. After removal of other options like RealAudio and RealVideo, Flash came to the top of the list. Earlier, almost all major internet players used to choose Flash for playing all videos. Thus making the popularity of Flash reach to such a level that there was rarely a computer in which flash had not been installed. However, now things have changed completely.
Unfortunately, Adobe Flash had reached to such a saturation point that it could be easily misused mishandled by malware developers and this posed a serious threat to security of the internet users. Another reason for the downfall of Adobe Flash was the fact that it couldn't auto-update itself along with the quick development in the technology sector. In fact too much of making updates in Flash made it prone to crashing at unexpected times. As a result, Adobe Flash was severely criticized a lot and even by the founder of Apple, Steve Jobs.Now came to its relief was HTML5, mainly because of its easy handling and it functioned without the issues that were being faced by the user who worked with Adobe Flash. Since HTML5 almost took the position of flash, it was rightfully said that HTML5 is the new Adobe Flash. In fact, it was considered as a much more and smartest technology to be used instead of Flash. Very soon all SWF were being converted to HTML5. It is an open source technology and has been thoroughly tested without any major issues. It is also supported by all the popular browsers.
Actually there are lot of reasons for the shift from Adobe Flash to HTML5. Due to the increasing use of mobile devices and tablets has resulted in building on content in such a way that would be easily available on smartphones. HTML5 provides more accessibility in comparison to Adobe Flash. For example the user needs Flash plug in for watching videos or playing games. If the user do not have a Flash plug in installed, while trying to open a video, they just see a black box. On the other hand, HTML5 does not require any plugins to function successfully. Another major plus point for HTML5 is that it facilitates data storage that can be accessed both online and offline. Since Flash requires more processing power, as a result, the speed at which the content is delivered is reduced.
Unfortunately, Adobe Flash had reached to such a saturation point that it could be easily misused mishandled by malware developers and this posed a serious threat to security of the internet users. Another reason for the downfall of Adobe Flash was the fact that it couldn't auto-update itself along with the quick development in the technology sector. In fact too much of making updates in Flash made it prone to crashing at unexpected times. As a result, Adobe Flash was severely criticized a lot and even by the founder of Apple, Steve Jobs.Now came to its relief was HTML5, mainly because of its easy handling and it functioned without the issues that were being faced by the user who worked with Adobe Flash. Since HTML5 almost took the position of flash, it was rightfully said that HTML5 is the new Adobe Flash. In fact, it was considered as a much more and smartest technology to be used instead of Flash. Very soon all SWF were being converted to HTML5. It is an open source technology and has been thoroughly tested without any major issues. It is also supported by all the popular browsers.Actually there are lot of reasons for the shift from Adobe Flash to HTML5. Due to the increasing use of mobile devices and tablets has resulted in building on content in such a way that would be easily available on smartphones. HTML5 provides more accessibility in comparison to Adobe Flash. For example the user needs Flash plug in for watching videos or playing games. If the user do not have a Flash plug in installed, while trying to open a video, they just see a black box. On the other hand, HTML5 does not require any plugins to function successfully. Another major plus point for HTML5 is that it facilitates data storage that can be accessed both online and offline. Since Flash requires more processing power, as a result, the speed at which the content is delivered is reduced.Tips For Converting Flash To HTML5
- All the content have to be organised that needs to be converted: Gather all the content which includes audio and video related documents. Make a list of such content so that you get a general idea of the work that lies ahead.
- Conversion of such content requires a lot of editing: The aim of any adobe Flash to HTML5 conversion tool is to discard what is not required absolutely because when such content has to be accessed via smartphones, it is better to keep the file as light as possible. Thus editing is required for every file.
- Familiarize yourself with the conversion tools: To make the most of the benefits of using HTML5, conversion tools used are of utmost importance. You need to familiarize yourself with the features of the various tools that are widely used, pick the one that suits your requirements the most, and learn how to use it efficiently. Conversion of Flash files are a lengthy and complicated process, but with the help of the right tool, it can be easier. Swiffy and Adobe Canvas are two tools widely utilized for this purpose.
- Be aware of the specification limitations: There are certain authoring tools that do not allow the conversion of all your interactive multimedia because of some problem or another. In this case, the entire structure of the online content will have to be revised or restructured. Advanced HTML5 conversion tools can be used by people who are comfortable using it. Even though they are costlier, they will get the job done in a more effective manner.
