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What's the SPS File?

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SPS File Summary

The SPS File Extension has eight different file types (mostly seen as the SPSS Program File format) and can be opened with fourteen distinctive software programs, with the dominant related application developed by IBM (IBM SPSS software). Generally, these files are considered Data Files, but they can also be Backup Files or Game Files.

File Extension SPS is supported by Windows, Mac, and iOS operating systems. These types of files can be found on both desktop and mobile devices. The main SPS file type has a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning these files are not frequently present on your typical desktop or mobile device.

Please see the detailed information below to learn more about SPS files and the programs that can open them. In addition, we provide simple troubleshooting information to help you open your SPS file.

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Types of SPS Files

  8 known file types use this extension

Primary SPS File Association

.SPS
File Name:.sps
Type:SPSS Program File

SPS file extension may refer to a program file used by a statistical analysis application called SPSS. These files contain instructions in a plain text format written using SPSS syntax. In general, these files are developed by SPSS Syntax Editor. These instructions are used to automate statistical analysis and manipulate datasets.

Company: IBM
Kind:Data Files
Entry: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.sps

Software Programs That Open The SPSS Program File:


IBM SPSS by IBM

Windows
Mac
iOS
Android
Linux

Alternative SPS Types

.SPS
File Name:.sps
Type:SyncBack Settings File

SPS file extension may refer to a backup settings file which is created by a backup and synchronization program called SyncBack. These files are compressed and saved in ZIP format. They contain settings including source and destination directories as well as the profile backup schedule. They are used to save backup jobs.

Company: 2BrightSparks Pte. Ltd.
Kind:Backup Files

Software Programs That Open SyncBack Settings File Files:


SyncBackPro by 2BrightSparks Pte. Ltd.

Compatible with:

Windows
.SPS
File Name:.sps
Type:Quake 3 Engine Speaker Definition File

SPS file extension may refer to map sounds file used by Quake 3 Engine developed games. The content of this files is a plain text speaker definitions for ambient map sounds. These definitions role is to specify the audio file to play as well as the range, volume, and x, y, z origin within the map. These definitions also determine whether the sound is targeted at a specific entity, broadcasted, or looped.

Company: id Software
Kind:Game Files

Software Programs That Open Quake 3 Engine Speaker Definition File Files:


Microsoft Notepad by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux

Apple TextEdit by Apple

Compatible with:

Mac

Quake 3 Arena by id Software

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux
.SPS
File Name:.sps
Type:Sharkport PS2 Save File

SPS file extension may refer to a game file type created by a PlayStation 2 accessory called Sharkport. These files are used to transfer saved games to the PC. It contains a memory card save which is created by the Sharkport device. These files can be shared between Sharkport users to load the same saved game.

Company: Datel
Kind:Game Files

Software Programs That Open Sharkport PS2 Save File Files:


Mymc by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows
.SPS
File Name:.sps
Type:Atari Spectrum 512 Smooshed Bitmap Image

SPS file extension may be related to the smooshed bitmap image file format of the Atari Spectrum 512. It is used on Atari computers that were popular in 1980s. The bitmap images stored in SPS files are still viewable using XnView picture image manager. It is no longer supported or developed, so it is considered an obsolete file format.

Company: Atari Corporation
Kind:Raster Image Files

Software Programs That Open Atari Spectrum 512 Smooshed Bitmap Image Files:


XnView MP by XnSoft

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Android
Linux
.SPS
File Name:.sps
Type:Winamp Signal Processing Studio DSP Effect File

SPS is associated with the Signal Processing Studio, a standard plugin integrated in Winamp multimedia player for Microsoft Windows operating system.

Company: Nullsoft
Kind:Settings Files

Software Programs That Open Winamp Signal Processing Studio DSP Effect File Files:


Nullsoft Winamp by Nullsoft

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Android
.SPS
File Name:.sps
Type:StoneTracker Audio File

An SPS file is an audio data file related to StoneTracker for Amiga computers.

Company: Interscape
Kind:Audio Files

Software Programs That Open StoneTracker Audio File Files:


Amiga Forever by Cloanto Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux

StoneTracker by Interscape

Compatible with:

Amiga
.SPS
File Name:.sps
Type:Oracle Package Spec File

Package specifications file created by Oracle PL/SQL software. PL/SQL (Procedural Language/Structured Query Language) is Oracle Corporation's procedural extension for SQL and the Oracle relational database.

Company: Oracle Corporation
Kind:Data Files

Software Programs That Open Oracle Package Spec File Files:


Microsoft Notepad by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux

Notepad++ by Don Ho

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux

MacroMates TextMate by MacroMates

Compatible with:

Mac

Apple TextEdit by Apple

Compatible with:

Mac

Oracle Database by Oracle Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows
Linux
Oracle Linux
VMware ESXi
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
Solaris
Unix
Oracle VM

Notepad2 by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

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SPS Demand


Leading Mobiles

Samsung (28.86%)
Apple (21.83%)
Huawei (9.25%)
Xiaomi (6.74%)
LG (3.11%)

OS Hierarchy

Windows (82.33%)
Android (11.56%)
iOS (3.43%)
Macintosh (1.71%)
Linux (0.60%)


SPS Troubleshooting


Frequent SPS Opening Issues

IBM SPSS is Not Installed

Double-clicking your SPS file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open SPS File". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because IBM SPSS isn't installed on your PC. You won't be able to double-click to open your SPS because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.


Tip: When another SPS application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.


Wrong Version of IBM SPSS is Installed

It is possible that your version of IBM SPSS isn't able to open your SPSS Program File file due to incompatibility. You will need to download a newer version of IBM SPSS if you don't have the right version. The primary cause of this problem is that your SPSS Program File file was created by a different (newer) version of IBM SPSS than what's installed.


Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your SPS file and clicking "Properties".


Primarily, problems experienced when opening SPS files are due to having the incorrect version of IBM SPSS installed on your computer.


Additional SPS Opening Issues

Assuming you have the right IBM SPSS version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening SPS files. If you're still experiencing problems opening SPS files, there could be other computer problems. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

  • File references in the Windows Registry for SPS are wrong
  • Accidental deletion of the description of the SPS file in the Windows registry
  • Defective install of a SPS program, such as IBM SPSS
  • Something has caused file corruption of your SPS
  • Malware-tainted SPS file can't be opened
  • Hardware associated with SPS has outdated drivers
  • Insufficient system resources to successfully open SPSS Program File files

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