Flash

 **Macromedia Flash** is a development tool that allows you to create compelling interactive experiences, often using animation. While it is known as a tool for creating complex animations for the Web, Macromedia Flash also has excellent drawing tools and tools for creating interactive controls, such as navigation buttons and menus. In addition, Macromedia Flash provides the ability to incorporate sounds and video into an application. You can also use its publishing capabilities to create Web sites and Web-based applications, such as games. Macromedia Flash has become the standard for both professional and casual Web developers. The reason for its popularity is that the program is optimized for the Web.