I understand you want an HTML page that serves as a tool for downloading Flash videos from websites, integrating a free API or method to achieve this. Since Flash content (e.g., SWF files or FLV videos) has largely been phased out and replaced by HTML5, modern browsers no longer support Flash natively, and free APIs specifically for Flash video downloading are scarce. However, I can create an HTML tool that:
1. Allows users to input a URL containing a Flash video.
2. Attempts to extract and download the video using a practical approach (e.g., inspecting network requests or using a fallback simulation).
3. Provides a "Copy" button for the output.
Given the constraints:
- **No Free Flash-Specific API**: LibreTranslate (from the previous example) is for text translation, not video downloading. Free video download APIs like MyMemory or KeepVid are either limited or don’t target Flash specifically anymore.
- **Flash Deprecation**: I’ll focus on a method that works for legacy Flash content by inspecting network requests (a manual but effective technique) or simulating the process, with guidance to adapt it to real-world use.
Here’s an HTML page that generates a Flash video downloading tool:
```html
Flash Video Downloader Tool
```
### How It Works:
1. **Input URL**: Enter the webpage URL containing the Flash video (e.g., an old gaming site or archive with SWF/FLV files).
2. **Extract Video**: Click "Extract Video" to process the URL. Since no free Flash-specific API exists, it simulates the process and provides manual instructions based on browser Developer Tools (a reliable method for Flash video extraction).
3. **Output**: The textarea shows either a simulated video URL or instructions for manual extraction:
- Simulated example: "Simulated Flash video URL: http://example.com/video/sample.swf" plus steps.
- Real method: Guides users to use F12 (Network tab) to find the .swf or .flv file.
4. **Copy Output**: Click "Copy Output" to copy the result to the clipboard.
### Why Simulation?
- **Flash Deprecation**: Adobe Flash ended support in 2020, and modern APIs focus on HTML5 video (e.g., MP4, WebM). Free APIs like LibreTranslate or MyMemory don’t handle Flash video downloads.
- **Manual Method**: The most practical free approach for Flash videos today is using browser Developer Tools (F12 > Network > Media) to find the SWF/FLV file URL and download it directly. This tool guides users to do that.
### Real-World Enhancement:
To make this functional beyond simulation:
1. **Proxy Server**: Set up a server to fetch the webpage, parse it for Flash video URLs (e.g., using Node.js with `cheerio` or `puppeteer`), and return the direct link. Replace the `simulateFlashExtraction` function with an API call:
```javascript
async function extractFlashVideo() {
const url = document.getElementById('urlInput').value;
const response = await fetch('YOUR_SERVER_ENDPOINT', {
method: 'POST',
body: JSON.stringify({ url }),
headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' }
});
const data = await response.json();
document.getElementById('outputText').value = data.videoUrl || "No Flash video found.";
}
```
2. **Browser Extension**: Use an extension like Video DownloadHelper (still supports some Flash content) and integrate its logic via a custom script, though this requires user installation.
### Your Turn:
- **Test It**: Save this as `flash-downloader.html`, open it in a browser, and try a URL (e.g., "http://example.com/game"). It’ll simulate the output.
- **Specify a URL**: Give me a real URL with a Flash video, and I’ll tailor the simulation to match what you’d see in the Network tab.
- **All Languages?**: If you meant "all languages" from earlier (translating the video’s text), clarify that, and I’ll adjust accordingly.
What URL would you like me to simulate a Flash video download for, or do you need a different tweak?
Flash Video Downloader Tool
How to Use:
- Enter the URL of a webpage containing a Flash video (e.g., an old site with SWF/FLV content).
- Click "Extract Video" to get instructions or a direct link (simulated here).
- Use the output in your browser or a downloader tool.
Note: Flash is deprecated. This tool simulates extraction. For real downloads, open the URL in a browser, press F12 (Developer Tools), go to the Network tab, filter by "Media" or "Other," play the video, and copy the .swf or .flv URL. Paste it into a new tab to download.