FileReader is a polyfill library combining JavaScript and Flash (SWF) to mimic the HTML5 File API in older browsers (notably Internet Explorer and Safari versions that did not support File API fully). It overlays a transparent Flash SWF over a DOM element to allow users to select files, then exposes a .files attribute etc., so that client-side file reading behaves more like modern standard. It is unmaintained now, since File API support is widespread.

Features

  • Polyfill for File API: enabling .files reading in browsers without native support using Flash fallback
  • Uses transparent Flash button overlay over HTML elements to capture file selection, giving standard file input behavior via Flash
  • Supports multiple file selection, accept attribute (mime restrictions) etc. via options
  • Uses jQuery (and jQuery UI for positioning) to integrate with DOM / events nicely
  • SWF compiled for online use; local file path (“file://”) usage doesn’t work due to security sandbox restrictions
  • MIT-licensed and includes both the Flash/SWF component and JS plugin for usage

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Programming Language

ActionScript

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ActionScript File Managers

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2025-09-23
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