.SPC File Extension

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

Type 1: SNES Soundtrack File

SPC files store audio data from SNES video games. The SNES uses a sound chip named SPC700. SPC stands for this chip name. SPC files allow listening to SNES music with an SPC audio player. Web browse...

General Information

Title SPC File Extension
Extension .spc
Full Form SNES Soundtrack File
File Type Audio File
Developer Sony Corporation
MIME Type application/x-spc

File Function

Primary Function Store audio
Additional Functions Playback, Emulation
Features Sound data, Emulator support

File Characteristics

Quality High fidelity
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With tools

Use Cases

Music Playback Yes
Sound Editing Limited
Gaming Emulation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Verified sources

Historical/Version Information

Associated with Super Nintendo
Popularity Peak 1990s
Legacy Format Yes

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .rsn, .spc700

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Audio Overload Free Windows, Mac, Linux
SNES9x Free Windows, Mac, Linux
ZSNES Free Windows, DOS

Type 2: Software Publisher Certificate File

The SPC file extension is commonly associated with Software Publisher Certificate Format files. SPC files contain public key information encrypted with a private key to authenticate digital signatures...

General Information

Title SPC File Extension
Extension .spc
Full Form Software Publisher Certificate File
File Type Certificate File
Developer Microsoft
MIME Type application/x-pkcs7-certificates

File Function

Primary Function Store certificate
Additional Functions Identify publisher, Encrypt data
Features Digital signature, Authentication

File Characteristics

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

Use Cases

Code Signing Yes
Document Signing Yes
Software Distribution Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Certificate compromise
Best Practices Private key protection, Secure storage

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Not specified
Latest Version Depends on CA

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .pfx, .cer, .pem

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Microsoft SignTool Part of SDK, Free Windows
OpenSSL Free Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 3: Spectrum 512 Compressed Image

SPC file is Spectrum 512 Compressed Image created by Atari. Compressed bitmap supports graphics with 512 colors; opened still with some image viewers. Software programs will open, edit or convert SPC ...

General Information

Title SPC File Extension
Extension .spc
Full Form Spectrum 512 Compressed Image
File Type Image File
Developer Unknown
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store image
Additional Functions Compressed format
Features Color palettes, 512 colors

File Characteristics

Quality Limited by hardware
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes, with software

Use Cases

Retro Computing Yes
Digital Art Yes
Archiving Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices File scanning, trusted sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1980s
Atari ST Yes

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .neo, .pi1, .pi2, .pi3

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Recoil Free Windows, Mac, Linux
XnView Free Windows, Mac, Linux