.SBN File Extension

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

Type 1: GT-31 Binary Data File

The sbn file extension is associated with ArcView and ArcGIS geography software from ESRI. The binary sbn file contains spatial indexes, used only by ESRI software. The format is not documented or imp...

General Information

Title SBN File Extension
Extension .sbn
Full Form GT-31 Binary Data File
File Type Binary Data File
Developer LOCOSYS Technology
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store GPS data
Additional Functions Track logging, Waypoint recording
Features Binary format, Compact size

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable No

Use Cases

Sports Tracking Yes
Navigation Yes
Geocaching Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Regular updates, Compatible software

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Depends on device firmware

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .gpx, .kml, .loc

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
BT747 Free Windows, Mac, Linux
Locosys Genie Free Windows

Type 2: Cisco IP Phone Firmware File

We have free online apps to view, edit, convert, merge, split, and compare SBN files without installing anything. Click the links to see details. SBN files usually comply with the SIP IETF standard. T...

General Information

Title SBN File Extension
Extension .sbn
Full Form Cisco IP Phone Firmware File
File Type Firmware File
Developer Cisco Systems
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Update firmware
Additional Functions Authenticate updates
Features Encrypted, Signed

File Characteristics

Quality High reliability
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Device Firmware Yes
VoIP Communication Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Firmware tampering
Best Practices Secure transmission, Verify signature

Historical/Version Information

Associated with Device Cisco IP Phone
Update Cycle As needed

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .loads, .cop.sgn

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Cisco Unified Communications Manager Licensed Windows, Linux
Cisco IP Phone

Type 3: ESRI Spatial Binary File

SBN files store shape information in small rectangles. Each rectangle has properties for spatial queries. The split data and binary format enable faster queries. SBN files are not needed to query shap...

General Information

Title SBN File Extension
Extension .sbn
Full Form ESRI Spatial Binary File
File Type Spatial Index File
Developer ESRI
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Spatial indexing
Additional Functions Fast querying
Features Binary format, Spatial indexing

File Characteristics

Quality High efficiency
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency No
Editable No, System-generated

Use Cases

GIS Analysis Yes
Map Creation Yes
Spatial Data Management Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices File pairing, Data backup

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1990s
Latest Version Dependent on ArcGIS version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .sbx, .shp, .shx

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
ArcGIS Licensed Windows
QGIS Free Windows, Mac, Linux