Macromedia Flash Player is a cross-platform browser plug-in which allows users to stream and play video content and SWF files, play games and browse visually rich interactive websites. Flash Player works with all major web browsers and has been updated over the years to include support for high-definition videos and 3D graphics with the ability to be played inside your browser window.

The early versions of Flash Player went from the basic elements in version 2.0 that supported vector graphics, bitmaps, stereo sound and tweening color changes to added improvements in playback and animation in version 3.0. Version 4.0 saw mp3 streaming capabilities introduced and the new motion tween, which perfected the movement of objects. In 2000 it saw the release of version 5.0 that came with advances to the ActionScript improving Flash Player