.SPR File Extension

SPR files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Half-Life Sprite

The SPR file format stores 2D sprites for GoldSrc games like Half-Life. It extends the Quake SPR format with a color palette and translucency. We can view, edit, convert, merge, split and compare SPR ...

General Information

Title SPR File Extension
Extension .spr
Full Form Half-Life Sprite File
File Type Game File
Developer Valve Corporation
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store graphics
Additional Functions Animation, Visual effects
Features 2D, Animated

File Characteristics

Quality Fixed resolution
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable With tools

Use Cases

Game Development Yes
Modding Yes
Visual Effects Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Verify source

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1998
Latest Version Associated with Half-Life updates

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .mdl, .bsp, .wad

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Valve Hammer Editor Free Windows
Half-Life SDK Free Windows
Jed's Half-Life Model Viewer Free Windows

Type 2: FoxPro Generated Screen File

Executable file created by FoxPro database program. Contains code to run screen code within the application. Generated from information within a FoxPro form file. SPR files created by FoxPro. Can be r...

General Information

Title SPR File Extension
Extension .spr
Full Form FoxPro Generated Screen File
File Type Generated Program File
Developer Microsoft
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store visual forms
Additional Functions Preserve layouts, Generate screens
Features GUI components, Event-driven

File Characteristics

Quality Structured data
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable With software

Use Cases

Database Development Yes
Desktop Applications Yes
Business Solutions Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Code execution
Best Practices Version control, Backup

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 1990s
Latest Version Visual FoxPro 9 (2004)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .scx, .vcx, .prg

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Microsoft Visual FoxPro Commercial Windows
Other FoxPro Versions Commercial Windows, DOS