SBS File Type

Writer:   |   Edited: December 31, 2018

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SBS File Summary

Most SBS files can be viewed with seven known software applications, typically Substance Designer developed by Allegorithmic. It's main file type association is the Substance Package format, but also includes five other rarely-seen file types. The SBS File Extension are listed predominantly as Settings Files, while in other circumstances they can be Executable Files or Backup Files.

The SBS File Extension can be viewed on the Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. They are supported on both desktop and mobile devices. With a Popularity Rating of "Low", these files are not very common to your average computer user.

Interested to learn more about the SBS File Extension? We encourage you to view the detailed file information below to learn about the software that opens SBS files, and other troubleshooting tips.

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Sorts of SBS Files

  6 known file types use this extension

Principal SBS Type

.SBS
File Ext:.sbs
File Type:Substance Package

The SBS file extension may refer to a settings file created by software called Allegorithmic Substance Designer. This program is used for creating materials to be used in 3D content like video games, animations, and special effects. A substance package created by Allegorithmic Substance Designer is stored in the SBS file. It also contains all the resources which make up the 3D material.

Programmer: Allegorithmic
Class:Settings Files
Subkey: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.sbs

Software Programs That Open The Substance Package:


Substance Designer by Allegorithmic

Windows
Mac
Linux

Substance Player by Allegorithmic

Windows
Mac
Linux

More SBS Files

.SBS
File Ext:.sbs
File Type:SPSS Script
.SBS
File Ext:.sbs
File Type:Secure Backup System File
.SBS
File Ext:.sbs
File Type:Spybot Search And Destroy Include Data
.SBS
File Ext:.sbs
File Type:3D Side By Side Movie
.SBS
File Ext:.sbs
File Type:SWAT HRU Output Data

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SBS Demand


Operating System Rankings

WindowsAndroidiOSMacintoshLinuxWindows: 83%Android: 12%iOS: 3%Macintosh: 2%Linux: 1%
Windows (82.33%)
Android (11.56%)
iOS (3.43%)
Macintosh (1.71%)
Linux (0.60%)

Browser Popularity

ChromeFirefoxInternet ExplorerEdgeSafariChrome: 64%Firefox: 12%Internet Explorer: 10%Edge: 9%Safari: 4%
Chrome (58.80%)
Firefox (11.05%)
Internet Explorer (9.04%)
Edge (8.46%)
Safari (3.87%)


Troubleshooting Problems Opening SBS Files


Common Problems Opening SBS Files

Substance Designer Not Present

You attempt to load your SBS file and get an error such as "- Can't Open The SBS File Extension". Usually, this is because you do not have Substance Designer for - installed. The typical path of opening your SBS with a double-click won't work because - cannot make the program connection.


Tip: If you have another software that you know opens SBS files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.


Obsolete Version of Substance Designer

Your Substance Package file is incompatible with Substance Designer because you might have the wrong version installed. Visit the Allegorithmic website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Substance Designer. Most of the time your Substance Package file was created by a newer Substance Designer than what you have installed.


Tip: Investigate your SBS file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.


Primarily, problems experienced when opening SBS files are due to having the incorrect version of Substance Designer installed on your computer.


Additional SBS Opening Issues

Although you might already have Substance Designer or another SBS-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Substance Package files. There can be external issues inside of - that are causing these errors when opening SBSs. Additional factors include:

  • SBS file type Registry entries are wrong
  • Accidental deletion of the description of the SBS file in the Windows registry
  • Invalid installation of a SBS-associated program (eg. Substance Designer)
  • Something has caused file corruption of your SBS
  • Your SBS is infected with malware
  • Device drivers of the hardware associated with your SBS file are corrupt or out-of-date
  • Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Substance Package file

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