Downloads
Developers can download updated Flash Players for use with Flash from this page.
Updates by version:
Flash Player 10
Adobe Flash Player 10 Update for Flash CS4 Professional
7/30/2009 This download contains fixes for critical vulnerabilities identified in Security Bulletin APSB09-10 Flash Player update available to address security vulnerabilities. The update replaces the Debug and Release versions of Flash Player 10 browser plugins and standalone players that are included in the initial release of Flash CS4 Professional (player version 10.0.2.54). All users are encouraged to apply this update. These new players are version 10.0.32.18.
The Flash Player 10 updates are included in the ZIP file below. For instructions on how to update Flash CS4 Professional, please go to this technote.
Adobe Flash Player 10 — Debugger Versions (aka debug players or content debuggers)
7/30/2009 Updated debugger versions of Flash Player 10 (aka debug players or content debuggers) are available. These new players are version 10.0.32.18.
- Download the Windows Flash Player 10 ActiveX control content debugger (for IE) (EXE, 2.12 MB)
- Download the Windows Flash Player 10 Plugin content debugger (for Netscape-compatible browsers) (EXE, 2.09 MB)
- Download the Windows Flash Player 10 Projector content debugger (EXE, 5.18 MB)
- Download the Macintosh Flash Player 10 Plugin content debugger (Intel-based Macs) (6.31 MB)
- Download the Macintosh Flash Player 10 Projector content debugger (ZIP, 6.22 MB)
Linux Debugger and Standalone Players for Flash Developers
7/30/2009 Updated Linux debugger versions (aka debug players or content debuggers) of Flash Player 10 are now available. Additionally, the Linux standalone player (projector) is available for developers who wish to publish projectors on Linux operating systems.
- Download the Flash Player 10 Linux debugger and standalone players (TAR.GZ, 16.3 MB)
Flash Player 9
Adobe Flash Player 9 Debugger Versions (aka debug players or content debuggers) for Flex and Flash Developers
7/30/2009 Updated debugger versions of Flash Player 9 (aka debug players or content debuggers) are available for Flex Builder 3 users and Flash CS3 Professional users. These new players are version 9.0.246.0.
- Download the Windows Flash Player 9 ActiveX control content debugger (for IE) (EXE, 1.61 MB)
- Download the Windows Flash Player 9 Plugin content debugger (for Netscape-compatible browsers) (EXE, 1.57 MB)
- Download the Windows Flash Player 9 Projector content debugger (EXE, 3.73 MB)
- Download the Macintosh Flash Player 9 Plugin content debugger (Intel-based Macs) (6.31 MB)
- Download the Macintosh Flash Player 9 Plugin content debugger (PowerPC-based Macs) (DMG, 3.39 MB)
- Download the Macintosh Flash Player 9 Projector content debugger (ZIP, 4.68 MB)
7/30/2009 Updated Linux debugger versions (aka debug players or content debuggers) of Flash Player 9 are now available. Additionally, the Linux standalone player (projector) is available for developers who wish to publish projectors on Linux operating systems
Adobe Flash Player 9 Update for Flash CS3 Professional
7/30/2009 This download contains fixes for critical vulnerabilities identified in Security Bulletin APSB09-10 Flash Player update available to address security vulnerabilities. The update replaces the Debug and Release versions of Flash Player 9 browser plugins, standalone players, and Test Movie players. All users should apply this update. These new players are version 9.0.246.0.
The Flash Player 9 updates are included in the ZIP file. For instructions on how to update Flash 9, please go to this technote.
Adobe Flash Player 9 Standalone Players (Projectors) for Macintosh
7/30/2009 New Flash Player 9 Projectors are available for users of Macintosh computers. Download the Flash Player 9 Standalone players:
- Download the Macintosh Flash Player 9 Projectors for Intel-based Macs (Release) (DMG, 4.26 MB)
- Download the Macintosh Flash Player Projectors for Intel-based Macs (Debug) (ZIP, 4.55 MB)
For developers who wish to publish projectors on the Macintosh, we have provided these downloads, which contain the latest version (9.0.246.0) of the Macintosh standalone (projector) players for all the following languages: Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Korean.
Flash Player 8
Macromedia Flash Player 8 Update for Flash Professional 8 and Flash Basic 8
4/17/2008 This download contains fixes for critical vulnerabilities identified in Security Bulletin APSB08-11 — Flash Player update available to address security vulnerabilities. The update replaces the Debug and Release versions of Flash Player 8 browser plugins, standalone players, and Test Movie players. All users should apply this update. These new players are version 8.0.42.0.
The Flash Player 8 updates are included in the ZIP file. For instructions on how to update Flash 8, please go to this technote.
- Download the Macromedia Flash Player 8 Update for Windows (ZIP, 17 MB)
- Download the Macromedia Flash Player 8 Update for Macintosh (ZIP, 17 MB)
Macromedia Flash Player 8 Standalone Players (Projectors) for Macintosh
4/08/2008 Download the Flash Player 8 standalone players:
- Download the Macintosh Flash Player 8 Projectors (Release) (DMG, 8.66 MB)
- Download the Macintosh Flash Player 8 Projectors (Debug) (DMG, 8.65 MB)
For developers who wish to publish projectors on the Macintosh, we have provided this download, which contains the latest version (8.0.r42) of the Macintosh standalone (projector) players for all the following languages: Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Korean. Because Flash Basic 8 and Flash MX Professional 8 are not available on the Macintosh in Korean, Chinese Simplified, or Chinese Traditional, this download is the only way to obtain the standalone players for the Macintosh in these three languages.
Flash Player version 8.0.42.0 contains fixes for critical vulnerabilities identified in Security Bulletin APSB08-11 – Flash Player update available to address security vulnerabilities.
Local Content Updater
Macromedia Flash Local Content Updater
The Local Content Updater (LCU) is a free command-line utility that can add, remove, or check for local-with-networking privileges, operating on one or many SWFs. This tool allows you to change the security sandbox that the SWF file operates in when it is played as a local file in Flash Player 8 and above.
- Download the Macromedia Flash Local Content Updater for Windows (ZIP, 65K)
- Download the Macromedia Flash Local Content Updater for Macintosh (TGZ, 59K)
- Download the Macromedia Flash Local Content Updater for Linux (TGZ, 36K)
C++ source code for the Local Content Updater is also available. Download the source code if you wish to see how the Local Content Updater works, port it to another platform, investigate bugs, integrate it into scripts, etc.
- Download the Macromedia Flash Local Content Updater source for Windows (ZIP, 15K)
- Download the Macromedia Flash Local Content Updater source for Macintosh/Unix (TGZ, 11K)
If you have suggestions, bug reports, or contributions regarding the Local Content Updater, send email to local_content_updater@macromedia.com. Please note that this email address is only for issues regarding the Local Content Updater itself, and not for general issues regarding security in the Flash Player.
Uninstallers
Adobe Flash Player Uninstaller
The Adobe Flash Player Uninstaller is a valuable tool for troubleshooting and testing detection schemes. The most current uninstallers and instructions for use can be found in this Tech Note.