What is the .spl File Extension?

The .spl file extension ? A detailed description

Various file types are recorded to be associated with the .spl file extension.? The two most popular ones are discussed in detail below.

File Type #1 – Printer Spool File

The file extension .spl is primarily known as the Printer Spool File. The Windows NT/2000 spooler creates two spool files for each print job – .spl file for the drawing commands, and .shd for job settings.

File Type #2 – FutureSplash Animation

The file extension .spl is also associated with FutureSplash Animator, the predecessor of Flash. FutureSplash Animator was developed by FutureWave Software for creating vector-based animations.

Other file types using .spl extension are:

  • Sample file (Generic)
  • Split File Shell Extension file
  • SoniqSync file
  • Splint compressed file archive
  • Sprint printer driver
  • Infinity game engine spell file
  • sPlan circuit diagram
  • HP Graphics Language plotter file
  • Digitrakker sample file

How to open a .spl (FutureSplash Animation file)

If you use Windows, you may use the following programs to open a .spl file:

  • Adobe Flash CS5
  • Adobe Flash Player

If you ?use a Mac Operating System, you may use the following programs to open a .spl file:

  • Adobe Flash CS5
  • Adobe Flash Player

How to resolve a file type error with .spl file extension file

In case you encounter a file type error while opening an .spl file extension file, then to fix the issue you may use the FileCure program. FileCure is a program that diagnoses problems with your files and fixes them giving you quick access to various file types, including .spl files.