SPR File Description

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SPR File Summary

Three known software programs (notably, Half-Life developed by Valve) are related to the SPR file extension. In addition, they are categorized under two distinct file types, but mainly identified as the Half-Life Sprite File format. These files can be categorized as Raster Image Files or Executable Files. In the majority of cases, these files will be Raster Image Files.

File Extension SPR is supported by Windows and Linux operating systems. These types of files can be found on both desktop and mobile devices. SPR files have a "Low" Popularity Rating; this means that they are not present on most devices.

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

Low
Universality
181
File Rank

/ 11690

Active

State

26

November

2018

Amended

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Varieties of SPR Files

  2 known file types use this extension

Primary SPR File Association

.SPR
File Name:.spr
Category:Half-Life Sprite File

An image file representing an object or a character in a three-dimensional action game called Half-Life. It's stored as a proprietary bitmap and can be replaced or modified.

Author: Valve
Function:Raster Image Files
Registry Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.spr

Software Programs That Open The Half-Life Sprite File:


Half-Life by Valve

Windows
Linux

Sprite Explorer by Wrench Software

Windows

Additional SPR Files

.SPR
File Name:.spr
Category:FoxPro Generated Screen File

An extension file generated by a database software called FoxPro. It consists of 'DO FORM' command needed by the application to run a screen code. It also contains a code created from info in a FoxPro software form file.

Author: Microsoft Corporation
Function:Executable Files

Software Programs That Open FoxPro Generated Screen File Files:


Microsoft Visual FoxPro by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

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SPR Popularity


Top Devices

Desktop (84.34%)
Mobile (14.29%)
Tablet (1.37%)


Troubleshooting Problems Opening SPR Files


Frequent SPR Opening Issues

Half-Life Not Present

When trying to open your SPR file, you get the error "Can't Open SPR File Type". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Half-Life for %%os%% installed on your computer. The typical path of opening your SPR with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.


Tip: Another SPR-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.


Half-Life is Out-of-Date

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Half-Life installed that's incompatible with your Half-Life Sprite File type. Installing the latest version of Half-Life from Valve is recommended. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.


Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of SPR file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).


Conclusion: The majority of SPR file opening issues are due to not having the correct Half-Life version installed.


More Causes of Problems Opening SPRs

Assuming you have the right Half-Life version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening SPR files. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening SPRs. Other contributing causes:

  • SPR file type Registry entries are wrong
  • Corruption of the SPR file description inside the Registry
  • Partial installation of Half-Life that did not fully complete
  • Your SPR can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
  • Your SPR is infected with malware
  • Device drivers for SPR-related hardware are out-of-date
  • Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Half-Life Sprite File file

Quiz: Which of these is considered a vector image file?








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