Opening an SPC File

The SPC file type is primarily associated with Winamp.

SPC	File extension: SPC
	File type:	soundtracks

What is an SPC file?

SPC files mostly belong to Winamp by Radionomy. Files with SPC filename extension are usually software publisher certificates created by cryptographic tools such as the OpenSSL library. Such SPC files contain digital signatures and public keys encrypted using a private key, and used to sign or verify programs, downloads, and network communication. 16-bit, 32 kHz soundtracks stored in SPC audio files are used by Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) video games. These files may be extracted and played with SNES soundtrack players such as Winamp (with the SNESAmp plugin installed). WordPerfect productivity software suite, saves temporary data in SPC files. The language specification (localization) settings file used by Crimson Editor (source code editor) is saved in an SPC file. Spectroscopic data processing programs such as Spectragryph and OpenSpectralWorks, use spectral data saved in SPC format. Atari ST graphics manipulation programs such as Spectra 512 and Magic Picture Painter stored bitmaps in SPC files.

How to open an SPC file

You need a suitable software like Winamp to open an SPC file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your SPC file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a SPC file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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How to convert an SPC file to MP3, WAV, OGG, FLAC, AAC, AIFF, ...

You can convert SPC files using our online SPC file viewer (powered by Convert.Guru):

To do so, click the "Choose your .spc file to view this image" button above.
After your file is opened in browser,
click "Save as..." in the menu.
Then choose the audio format (e.g. MP3, WAV, OGG, FLAC, AAC, AIFF, ...) you want.
Download the converted file.

Programs that open and convert SPC files:

Winamp by Radionomy
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. SPC files are often referred to as Winamp audios because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Atari ST (compressed spectrum bitmap graphic) by Atari
Atari ST is a family of discontinued 16-bit and 32-bit personal computers used in the 80s. Several digital paint programs used by Atari ST saved bitmaps in SPC files. This file format is classified as Raster Image.
Crimson Editor (language specification) by Ingyu Kang
Crimson Editor is a lightweight source code editor for Windows desktop environment. Its language specification data is stored in an SPC file. This file format is classified as Settings.
GRAMS (spectroscopy data) by ThermoFisher
GRAMS is a software suite for managing, processing, and visualizing spectroscopy data of various kinds. It supports a broad range of lab instrument types and is able to read spectra data saved in SPC format as single or multiple arrays. This file format is classified as Data. Related links: SPC file format
iGO (country data) by NNG
iGO is a GPS navigation software for Windows, iOS, and Android platforms. Country-specific GPS data used by iGO are saved in SPC files. This file format is classified as GIS.
InterAct Shark (code/game save) by InterAct
InterAct Shark was a video game cheat and email software distributed as game cartridges for Nintendo consoles. It stored information about communication ports in SPC files. This file format is classified as Game.
Multiplan (data) by Microsoft
Multiplan was a spreadsheet program for classic operating systems such as MS-DOS, Macintosh, TRS-80, and Commodore 64. SPC was one of its data file formats. This file format is classified as Data.
OpenSSL (software publisher certificate) by OpenSSL
OpenSSL is an open source software library for generating cryptographic keys, signatures, and certificates used to ensure secure communication over SSL and TLS protocols. Software publisher certificates (SPC files) used to digitally sign and verify downloaded files can be generated with OpenSSL. This file format is classified as Web (source).
RECOIL (2D graphics) by Piotr Fusik and Adrian Matoga
RECOIL is a multi-platform image viewer that supports most image file formats used by classic computers and image manipulation programs. SPC files containing 2D graphics created by the Magician Picture Painter program on Atari ST systems can be opened with RECOIL. This file format is classified as Raster Image.
SoundScape Simple Setup (sound scheme) by Pollen
SoundScape Simple Setup was a program for installing soundscapes (sound schemes) on Timex Data-Link watches. Sound schemes installed via SoundScape Simple Setup are stored in SPC files. This file format is classified as Audio.
SpchComp (encoded speech/audio data) by Voyce Tech
SpchComp was a Windows program for encoding and decoding audio and speech data using SpchComp codec. Its SPC files contain audio/speech data extracted from the original signal based on knowledge of how human speech is produced. This file format is classified as Audio.
Spectragryph (spectra and chromatographic data) by Friedrich Menge
Spectragryph is an optical stereoscopic data processing and data visualization software which supports over 50 spectral data formats. Spectra and chromatographic data stored in SPC format can be opened with Spectragryph. This file format is classified as Data.
Spectrum 512 (compressed bitmap image) by Antic
Spectrum 512 was a digital drawing program for the Atari ST platform. Drawings created with Spectrum 512 were saved as compressed bitmaps (SPC files) or uncompressed bitmaps (SPU). This file format is classified as Raster Image. Related links: XnView
WordPerfect (temporary data) by Corel
WordPerfect is an office productivity software suite featuring word, spreadsheet, database management, and presentation tools. Temporary data created by WordPerfect are stored in SPC files. This file format is classified as Data.
X-12-Arima (input specification data) by U.S. Census Bureau
X-12-ARIMA was a seasonal adjustment software with extensive time series modeling, model selection, and large number series processing tools. Its input specification data was saved in SPC files. This file format is classified as Data.

SPC file format:

If you can determine the file format, the associated program can also be determined. Often, the file format can be deduced from the file extension or the initial bytes (called the signature). If the file extension does not match the file format, double-clicking on the file will cause an error upon opening. Exact knowledge of the format is therefore important in order to solve problems occurring in files. Below you will find our evaluation of the SPC files:

The SPC file extension is quite widespread and is used by different programs with different formats. However, the following two file formats are common:

20% of all SPC files utilize the Microsoft Compound File format, known also as OLE2 Compound Document format or Composite Document File format. This file format is used by previous Microsoft Office programs and other Windows programs and stores the data in complex containers and sections. The file signature of compound files is defined as D0 CF 11 E0 A1 B1 1A E1, so the first character of a file looks like "DOCFILE". The file contains sections that are named something like Contents, DataStorage1, DataStorageHeaderInfo, SummaryInformation, Version and NumberofSaved. The files are on average 26 KB in size and range from 15 KB to 36 KB. The file type was created 10 years ago, but is still used today. A usual file name is File_20180601.spc. These files are often associated with sample, blank and peak.
8% of all SPC files have the same signature 00 4B. The content consists of illegible binary data, which can only be read and interpreted by the associated programs. The files are 3 KB to 15 KB in size, with a median of 7 KB. Such SPC files store data about carob.

All other SPC files (72%) have different formats, often e.g. Super Famicon/Super NES audio dump, Spectrum 512 compressed/smooshed bitmap, Crimson Editor language specification and CPS. Often described as here, chara, spectrum, text, chap or game. If you want to find out what your SPC file contains, drag and drop it onto this page.

Technical Data for SPC File Extension

File classification:

Audio

Related files:

pkcs, spca, scp, spcc, p7b, psxfile, zip, rsn, txt, a2r, sqpc, wdf, spa, spec, spe, srd, pks, uv, doc, bin, cmf, ioc, q1

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Mime type:

application/x-pkcs7-certificates, text/x-plsql

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: GraphicsConverterPro.spc, FileType: Spectrum 512 compressed, AppName: GraphicsConverter-reg
EXEFile: GraphicsConverter.exe

ProgramID: SPCFile, FileType: PKCS #7 Certificates, AppName: Crypto Shell Extensions
EXEFile: cryptext.dll

ProgramID: SPCFile
EXEFile: %SystemRoot%\system32\rundll32.exe cryptext.dll,CryptExtOpenPKCS7 %1

ProgramID: SPCFile
EXEFile: rundll32.exe cryptext.dll,CryptExtOpenPKCS7 %1

ProgramID: Winamp.File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Winamp\winamp.exe %1

ProgramID: SPCFile
EXEFile: rundll32.exe %SystemRoot%\ServicePackFiles\i386\cryptext.dll,CryptExtOpenPKCS7 %1

ProgramID: XnView.Image
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\XnView\xnview.exe %1

ProgramID: SPCfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Emersys\Maven XP Trial\bin\MavenXP.exe

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an spc soundtrack is a special file format by Radionomy and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with SPC files

Associate the SPC file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open soundtracks. Because only the current version supports the latest SPC file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Radionomy manufacturer website after an available Winamp update.
To make sure that your SPC file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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