Web Browser Plug-ins
Streaming Video, Audio, Animation, 3D... it's all on the web, but sometimes your browser may need a little help to display it.
Often files are in formats that need special plug-ins installed onto your browser so that you can access them. We have compiled a list of the most popular plug-ins available for you to download and install, including their advertised functions.
Use of such plug-ins is of course subject to the Terms & Conditions of the particular licensor. We do not endorse or make any representation regarding these plug-ins or the results that may be obtained from using them.
Multimedia plug-ins
Windows Media Player:
The Windows Media Player extends your browser to playback Windows Media files right from the browser. Mac & PC supported.
To download Windows Media Player visit the Windows Media Player download page.
RealPlayer:
The RealPlayer plug-in extends your browser to play streaming Real audio and Real video on the web. Mac & PC supported.
To download RealPlayer visit the Real Player download page.
Shockwave:
The Macromedia Shockwave plug-in extends your browser to stream Shockwave audio and view interactive Shockwave files on the web. Mac & PC supported.
To download Shockwave visit the Shockwave download page.
Shockwave Flash:
The Macromedia Shockwave Flash plug-in extends your browser to view Shockwave Flash animations on the web. Mac & PC supported.
To download Shockwave Flash visit the Shockwave Flash download page.
Apple Quicktime:
The Apple Quicktime plug-in extends your browser to play QuickTime digital video and streaming media on the web. Mac & PC supported.
To download Apple Quicktime visit the Quicktime download page.
Acrobat Reader:
The Acrobat Reader plug-in extends your browser to read Acrobat Reader files online. Mac & PC supported.
To download Acrobat Reader visit the Acrobat Reader download page.
Compression tools
Stuffit & Stuffit Expander:
Alladin Compression & Expansion tools. Mac & PC supported.
To download Stuffit & Stuffit Expander visit the Stuffit & Stuffit Expander download page.