HTML to ActionScript Converter

About HTML to ActionScript Converter

Convert HTML markup to ActionScript 3.0 code for Adobe Flash and AIR applications. This tool takes your HTML content and generates ActionScript that either assigns the markup to a TextField.htmlText property or builds a Sprite-based DOM-like structure.

Key Features

• HTML string output: Generate an htmlString:String ready to assign to TextField.htmlText.
• DOM-style output: Create nested Sprite and TextField instances for more control over layout.
• Heading support: Map <h1>, <h2>, <h3> to larger, bold text via TextFormat.
• Safe escaping: Escape quotes, backslashes, and newlines so ActionScript code compiles correctly.
• File upload: Upload .html files directly or paste markup into the editor.
• Instant preview: ActionScript code updates in real time as you type or switch formats.

How to Use the HTML to ActionScript Converter

1. Paste or upload HTML: Insert your HTML snippet or upload an .html file.
2. Select output format: Choose "HTML String (TextField)" for simple rich text, or "DOM Creation (Sprites)" for a Sprite tree.
3. Review the code: The generated ActionScript 3.0 code appears on the right-hand side.
4. Copy or download: Copy the code into your project or download it as an .as file.
5. Compile and run: Paste the code into your Flash/AIR project, recompile, and test the UI.

Practical Examples

Example 1: Displaying HTML in a TextField

If your HTML looks like:

<h1>Welcome</h1>
<p>This is a <strong>sample</strong> paragraph.</p>

The tool generates ActionScript similar to:

var htmlString:String = "<h1>Welcome</h1>\n<p>This is a <strong>sample</strong> paragraph.</p>";
var textField:TextField = new TextField();
textField.htmlText = htmlString;

Example 2: Sprite-based DOM

Using the DOM Creation mode, the tool builds nested Sprite and TextField objects that you can position manually in your Flash stage, useful for complex interactive layouts.

When to Use HTML to ActionScript

• Legacy Flash projects: Reuse existing HTML content inside Flash/AIR without rewriting everything by hand.
• Dynamic UI generation: Prototype screens or dialogs from HTML mockups.
• Content migration: Move web content into ActionScript-based applications.
• Rich text rendering: Show formatted text (headings, paragraphs) using TextField.htmlText.

FAQ

Which HTML tags are best supported?

The converter focuses on structural tags like <h1>–<h3>, <p>, <div>, and basic inline formatting. Very complex layouts or unsupported tags may need manual adjustment after conversion.

Does the tool generate ActionScript 2.0 code?

No, the output targets ActionScript 3.0, which is used by modern Flash and AIR projects.

Is any of my HTML uploaded?

No. All HTML to ActionScript conversion is done in your browser using client-side JavaScript. Your markup stays on your machine.

Privacy & Security

All processing happens locally in your browser. No HTML, code, or files are sent to a server, making this tool safe for proprietary Flash/AIR project content.