SBX files exist as 5 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: ScratchX Project File
General Information
| Title | SBX File Extension |
| Extension | .sbx |
| Full Form | ScratchX Project File |
| File Type | Project File |
| Developer | MIT Media Lab |
| MIME Type | application/x-scratchx |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store project |
| Additional Functions | Run extensions |
| Features | Interactive, Block-based |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Project dependent |
| Supports Layers | Yes |
| Supports Transparency | Yes |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Educational Projects | Yes |
| Game Development | Yes |
| Animation Creation | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Extension scripts |
| Best Practices | ScratchX guidelines |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2015 |
| Latest Version | Linked to Scratch 2 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .sb2, .sb3 |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 ScratchX |
Free | Web-based |
 Scratch 2 Offline Editor |
Free | Windows, Mac |
Type 2: GLBasic Shoebox File
The sbx file extension is associated with Adobe Illustrator. Adobe Illustrator is a vector graphics editor for Windows and Mac. An sbx file contains data related to Illustrator shape files. An sbx fil...
General Information
| Title | SBX File Extension |
| Extension | .sbx |
| Full Form | GLBasic Shoebox File |
| File Type | Data Archive |
| Developer | GLBasic Software Ltd. |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store assets |
| Additional Functions | Archive, Resource bundling |
| Features | Compression, Encryption |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Not applicable |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | Varies |
| Editable | By GLBasic |
Use Cases
| Game Development | Yes |
| Media Storage | Yes |
| Resource Management | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | File corruption |
| Best Practices | Regular backups, Version control |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Early 2000s |
| Latest Version | Dependent on GLBasic SDK version |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .zip, .tar, .rar |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| GLBasic SDK |
Commercial | Windows, Mac, Linux |
Type 3: ESRI Spatial Index File
A .sbx file contains a spatial index for a .shp shapefile used by ESRI ArcGIS mapping software. It optimizes queries and access times. An .sbx file speeds up shapefile loading. Shapefiles without an ....
General Information
| Title | SBX File Extension |
| Extension | .sbx |
| Full Form | ESRI Spatial Index File |
| File Type | Index File |
| Developer | Esri |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Spatial indexing |
| Additional Functions | Accelerate search, Query optimization |
| Features | Supports shapefiles |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Binary, Small |
| Supports Layers | Yes |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | No, Auto-generated |
Use Cases
| GIS Analysis | Yes |
| Data Management | Yes |
| Map Creation | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Regular backups, Consistent updates |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1990s |
| Latest Version | Varies by software |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .shp, .shx, .dbf |
Type 4: Adobe Illustrator Tsume File
SBX files belong to Data Files category. Developed by Adobe, .SBX is Adobe Illustrator Tsume format file. You can view SBX files on Windows, Mac OS, and Linux. Popular programs for this format are Ado...
General Information
| Title | SBX File Extension |
| Extension | .sbx |
| Full Form | Adobe Illustrator Tsume File |
| File Type | Graphic Design File |
| Developer | Adobe Systems |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store tsume settings |
| Additional Functions | Preserve print settings |
| Features | Print production |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High |
| Supports Layers | Yes |
| Supports Transparency | Dependent on artwork |
| Editable | With Illustrator |
Use Cases
| Graphic Design | Yes |
| Print Production | Yes |
| Prepress Operations | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Licensed software |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Unknown |
| Latest Version | Dependent on Illustrator version |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .ai, .ait, .eps |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Adobe Illustrator |
Subscription | Windows, Mac |
Type 5: SeqBox Container File
A .sbx file extension has 5 file types. One type is a ScratchX Project File. Another type is a GLBasic Shoebox File. One more is an ESRI Spatial Index File. Also an Adobe Illustrator Tsume File. The l...
General Information
| Title | SBX File Extension |
| Extension | .sbx |
| Full Form | SeqBox Container File |
| File Type | Data Container File |
| Developer | Marco Pontello |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Data encapsulation |
| Additional Functions | Data recovery, Error correction |
| Features | Self-contained, Recoverable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Robustness |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | With tools |
Use Cases
| Data Archiving | Yes |
| Disaster Recovery | Yes |
| Forensic Analysis | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Data corruption |
| Best Practices | Regular backups, Integrity checks |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2017 |
| Latest Update | Check GitHub |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .iso, .bin, .img |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| SeqBox |
Free | Cross-platform |