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What is Adobe AIR?

The Adobe® AIR® runtime enables developers to package the same code into native apps for Windows and Mac OS desktops as well as iPhone, iPad, Kindle Fire, Nook Tablet, and other Android™ devices, reaching the mobile app stores for over 500 million devices.

 

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Stage 3D

Build stunning, blazing-fast cinematic 2D and 3D games for the browser, iOS, and Android™. Use fully accelerated GPU rendering, which leverages the power of OpenGL and DirectX graphics.

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Extensibility

Give developers the ability to call into their native, platform-specific code using AIR native extensions. Free sets of native libraries are available through the Adobe Game Developer Tools to further empower developers.

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HD-quality video

Play high-quality HD video with industry-standard codecs such as H.264, AAC, and MP3. Use GPU hardware optimization and chipsets that scale across all platforms to provide best-in-class video performance.

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See the numbers that show the extensive reach of Flash Player and Adobe AIR -- in both potential audiences and with developers worldwide.

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See the benefits of deploying browser-based and standalone apps with Adobe runtimes.

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Flash and AIR Showcase Gallery

To submit your app to the Adobe Flash and AIR platforms Showcase Gallery, post a video and screenshots of your application project on Behance. Your game will be considered for inclusion by Adobe.

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