SPB files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Flight Simulator Mission File
Files with the SPB extension store mission data for flight simulator games developed by Microsoft. The SPB format is based on XML but uses binary code. SPB files contain details about flight conditi...
General Information
| Title | SPB File Extension |
| Extension | .spb |
| Full Form | Flight Simulator Mission File |
| File Type | Game File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store mission data |
| Additional Functions | Store objectives, dialogues |
| Features | Binary format, Encrypted |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High fidelity |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | With editor |
Use Cases
| Flight Simulation | Yes |
| Gaming | Yes |
| Training | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Backup |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2006 |
| Latest Version | Depends on game version |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .pln, .flt, .wx |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft Flight Simulator X |
Commercial | Windows |
Type 2: Samsung Kies Phonebook File
SPB files are created by Samsung Kies software to backup and restore data from Samsung devices. Most SPB files contain phone contacts and numbers. Some additional data like emails and addresses may al...
General Information
| Title | SPB File Extension |
| Extension | .spb |
| Full Form | Samsung Kies Phonebook File |
| File Type | Phonebook Backup File |
| Developer | Samsung |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store contact information |
| Additional Functions | Backup, Restore |
| Features | Encryption, Compression |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High reliability |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | No (Encrypted) |
Use Cases
| Contacts Management | Yes |
| Data Migration | Yes |
| Backup and Restore | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Data leakage |
| Best Practices | Regular backup, Secure transfer |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2010 (Kies) |
| Latest Version | Kies3 (2013) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .sme, .sbu, .vmg |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Samsung Kies |
Free | Windows, Mac |
| Samsung Smart Switch |
Free | Windows, Mac |