.SPS File Extension

SPS files exist as 4 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: SPSS Program File

SPS files belong to SPSS by IBM. SPS is the main file format of the Statistical Package for the Social Science software by IBM. SPS files are statistics syntax files. The plain text data has SPSS synt...

General Information

Title SPSS Program File
Extension .sps
Full Form SPSS Syntax File
File Type Program File
Developer IBM
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Store syntax
Additional Functions Automate analyses
Features Command-driven, Scriptable

File Characteristics

Quality Text-based
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Data Analysis Yes
Statistical Research Yes
Academic Purposes Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Script injection
Best Practices Validate syntax, Secure storage

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1968
Latest Version IBM SPSS Statistics 28

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .sav, .spv, .spo

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
IBM SPSS Statistics Commercial Windows, Mac, Linux
PSPP Free Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 2: SyncBack Settings File

The SPS file extension belongs to the SyncBack Settings File developed by 2BrightSparks. It has a Zip format and is categorized under Backup Files. The SPS file stores exported profiles used by the Sy...

General Information

Title SPS File Extension
Extension .sps
Full Form SyncBack Settings File
File Type Settings File
Developer 2BrightSparks
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store settings
Additional Functions Backup configuration, Restore settings
Features Backup profiles, Scheduled tasks

File Characteristics

Quality High reliability
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes, with SyncBack

Use Cases

Data Backup Yes
Data Synchronization Yes
Automated Tasks Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Config alteration
Best Practices Regular updates, Encrypted storage

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 2000s
Latest Version SyncBackPro 10, SyncBackSE 10, SyncBackFree 10 (2023)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .sbp, .spi

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
SyncBackPro Paid Windows
SyncBackSE Paid Windows
SyncBackFree Free Windows

Type 3: Quake 3 Engine Speaker Definition File

The sps file extension is associated with computer games. It contains speaker definition for map sounds. The default software to open sps file is Quake 3. id Software LLC developed Quake 3 Arena. It i...

General Information

Title SPS File Extension
Extension .sps
Full Form Quake 3 Engine Speaker Definition File
File Type Game File
Developer id Software
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Define sound speakers
Additional Functions Store sound parameters
Features Text-based, Coordinate system

File Characteristics

Quality Text readability
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Game Development Yes
Level Design Yes
Sound Configuration Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Validate syntax

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1999
Latest Version Quake 3 version 1.32b (2005)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .map, .pk3, .shader

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
GtkRadiant Free Windows, Linux
Quake III Arena Paid Windows
Notepad++ Free Windows

Type 4: Sharkport PS2 Save File

The sps file extension is associated with Sharkport, a device enabling Playstation 2 users to copy saved game files from memory cards to computer. The sps file stores exported saved game data. This fi...

General Information

Title SPS File Extension
Extension .sps
Full Form Sharkport PS2 Save File
File Type Game Save File
Developer Interact Accessories, Inc.
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store game progress
Additional Functions Backup, transfer saves
Features Proprietary format, PS2 specific

File Characteristics

Quality PS2 game dependent
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With tools

Use Cases

Backup Saves Yes
Game Progress Transfer Yes
Game Modding Limited

Security and Practices

Security Risks Tampering, cheating
Best Practices Regular backups, verify sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 2000s
Latest Version N/A

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .psu, .max, .cbs

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
SharkPort Discontinued Windows
PS2 Save Builder Free Windows
MYMC Free Windows