Kinds of SPL Files

Main SPL Affiliation

.SPL

File Format:	.spl
Type:	Windows Print Spool File

An SPL file is a file created by Windows when a user submits a print job. It contains spooled print data including digital document contents that are being sent to the printer. After the print job is complete, the data store empties.

Created by:	Microsoft Corporation
Class:	System Files
Folder:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.spl

Software Programs That Open The Windows Print Spool File:

Microsoft Windows by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

EMF Printer Spool File Viewer by Duncan Edwards Jones

Windows

Secondary SPL Associations

.SPL

File Format:	.spl
Type:	FutureSplash Animation

An SPL file is a video animation file created by FutureWave FutureSplash Animator, a predecessor of the Adobe Flash.

Created by:	Opera Software
Class:	Video Files

Software Programs That Open FutureSplash Animation Files:

Opera by Opera Software

Compatible with:

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Android

Linux

Adobe Flash Player by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

Adobe Flash Professional CC by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

.SPL

File Format:	.spl
Type:	sPlan Schematic Diagram File

An SPL file is used by the program sPlan to store saved circuit schematic diagrams. SPL files may contain circuit component data such as fuses, diodes, resistors, etc.

Created by:	ABACOM
Class:	Page Layout Files

Software Programs That Open sPlan Schematic Diagram File Files:

ABACOM sPlan by ABACOM

Compatible with:

Windows

.SPL

File Format:	.spl
Type:	Infinity Game Engine Spell File

An SPL file is a spell file used by BioWare's Infinity game engine. SPL files of this nature contain data about spells include mage spells, priest spells, innate abilities, special abilities and other effects used for game advancement.

Created by:	BioWare
Class:	Game Files

Software Programs That Open Infinity Game Engine Spell File Files:

Baldur's Gate by BioWare

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

.SPL

File Format:	.spl
Type:	Split File Shell Extension File

The SPL file extension is related to Split File Shell Extension, a utility that can split large files into smaller pieces. The created split files have the SPL as a file extension.

Created by:	Berger Laurent
Class:	Compressed Files

Software Programs That Open Split File Shell Extension File Files:

Split File Shell Extension by Berger Laurent

Compatible with:

Windows

.SPL

File Format:	.spl
Type:	WinView /400 Report File

The SPL file extension is related to WinView/400 and used as one of the variants of the program's report files. The other has the file extension ZSP.

Created by:	RJS Software
Class:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open WinView /400 Report File Files:

WinView/400 by RJS Software

Compatible with:

Windows

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Understanding SPL Issues

Frequent SPL Opening Issues

Microsoft Windows Disappeared

When trying to open your SPL file, you get the error "Can't Open SPL File Type". Generally, this is experienced in - because Microsoft Windows isn't installed on your PC. The typical path of opening your SPL with a double-click won't work because - cannot make the program connection.

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

Obsolete Version of Microsoft Windows

Sometimes your installed version of Microsoft Windows won't support your Windows Print Spool File file. You will need to download a newer version of Microsoft Windows if you don't have the right version. This problem is predominately due to having a Windows Print Spool File file version that was created by a newer version of Microsoft Windows than what you have installed on your PC.

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

Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening SPL files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

Associated Difficulties Loading SPL Files

You can still experience errors opening SPL files even with the latest version of Microsoft Windows installed on your PC. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening SPL files. Additional factors include:

• Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for SPL
• Mistaken removal of the Windows registry SPL description
• Invalid installation of a SPL-associated program (eg. Microsoft Windows)
• Something has caused file corruption of your SPL
• Past or present virus infection has affected your SPL
• Device drivers for SPL-related hardware are out-of-date
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Windows Print Spool File format