Adobe® Flash® CS4 Professional software is the industry-leading authoring environment for creating engaging interactive experiences.
Deliver to audiences across platforms and devices.

Animating in Flash just got easier
Quickly create animations, easily modify motion paths, and enjoy complete control over individual animation attributes with object-based animation.

Flash now does inverse kinematics
Create chain-like animation effects with a series of linked objects or quickly distort a single shape using the new Bones tool.

Education discounts are available
As a student or educator, you qualify for education pricing. See the full list of products available for purchase.

Flash CS4 Professional is part of the Adobe Flash Platform
Flash Platform is an integrated set of technologies surrounded by an established ecosystem. Use Flash Platform to create and deliver compelling applications, content, and video.

3D transformation:
Animate 2D objects through 3D space with exciting new 3D translation and rotation tools, which allow you to animate along the x, y, and z axes. Apply local or global transformation to any object.

Procedural modeling with Deco and Spray Brush:
Turn symbols into instant design tools. Apply symbols in a variety of ways: Quickly create kaleidoscope-like effects and apply fills using the Deco tool, or randomly spray symbols across any defined area using the Spray Brush.

Metadata (XMP) support:
Add metadata to SWF files using the new XMP panel. Quickly assign tags for enhanced collaboration and better mobile experiences.

Authoring for Adobe AIR:
Deliver interactive experiences to the desktop with new integrated capability to publish to the Adobe® AIR™ runtime. Reach even more audiences across more devices — web, mobile, and now the desktop.

XFL support:
Open content from Adobe InDesign® or After Effects® software and retain file integrity. With the cross-application XFL format, easily import content for further development in Adobe Flash®.

Inverse kinematics with the Bones tool:
Create chain-like animation effects with a series of linked objects, or quickly distort a single shape using the new Bones tool.

Motion editor:
Experience detailed control over keyframe parameters, including rotation, size, scale, position, filters, and more, using the new motion editor. Refine easing control with graphical displays similar to those in After Effects.

Motion presets:
Jump-start your project with prebuilt animations that can be applied to any object. Select from dozens of presets or create and save your own. Share presets with others to save animation time.