.SDZ File Extension

SDZ files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Spring Content Package

File used by games developed with Spring, real-time strategy game engine. Saves game files as compressed .ZIP format, uses .sdz extension. Used for maps, graphics, AI scripts (.LUA), other game conten...

General Information

Title SDZ File Extension
Extension .sdz
Full Form Spring Content Package
File Type Game Content File
Developer Spring Developers
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store game content
Additional Functions Map, unit, script storage
Features Compressed, Portable

File Characteristics

Quality Varies by content
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With tools

Use Cases

Real-Time Strategy Games Yes
Game Modding Yes
Custom Scenarios Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Malicious code injection
Best Practices Scan for viruses, Validate sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2000s
Notable Changes Engine updates, format revisions

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .sdd, .sd7, .sdf

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Spring RTS Engine Free Windows, Linux, Mac

Type 2: NCI Compressed Database

Compressed SDZ files use Gzip compression. They contain datasets used in cancer research. To open, rename the extension to ".sdf.gz". Use any Gzip program. Download SDZ files from the NCI website. SDZ...

General Information

Title SDZ File Extension
Extension .sdz
Full Form NCI Compressed Database
File Type Database File
Developer National Cancer Institute
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store data
Additional Functions Compression, Encryption
Features Indexed, Compressed

File Characteristics

Quality High efficiency
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With compatible software

Use Cases

Medical Research Yes
Data Analysis Yes
Educational Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Data leakage
Best Practices Regular updates, Access control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Depends on NCI updates

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .db, .sqlite, .mdb

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
NCI Software Free Varies

Type 3: FANTOM Sound Pack

File used by games developed with Spring, a real-time strategy game engine. It saves game files in a compressed .ZIP format, but uses the ".sdz" extension. SDZ files are used for maps, graphics, compu...

General Information

Title SDZ File Extension
Extension .sdz
Full Form FANTOM Sound Pack
File Type Audio Sample Data File
Developer Roland Corporation
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store audio samples
Additional Functions Contain metadata, settings
Features Multi-sampled instruments, Encrypted

File Characteristics

Quality High-quality audio
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Limited

Use Cases

Music Production Yes
Live Performances Yes
Sound Design Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Piracy concern
Best Practices Regular backups, Authorized usage

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release N/A
Latest Version Related to FANTOM OS updates

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .sdx, .sfz, .nki

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Roland FANTOM Workstation Paid Hardware Embedded
Roland FANTOM Editor Free with Hardware Windows, Mac