All about FSP Files

The FSP file type is primarily associated with Rohde & Schwarz FSP Spectrum Analyzer.

FSPFile Extension FSP
File extension: FSP
File type:  data file

What is an FSP file?

FSP files mostly belong to Rohde & Schwarz FSP Spectrum Analyzer. FSP files do not refer to a single format. They are used by different software to store various types of data. The file's purpose depends on the application that created it. For example:
  • Rohde & Schwarz: These files hold spectrum analyzer data using the Microsoft Compound format. They work with measurement results and device settings. More details can be found at Rohde & Schwarz.
  • Lumerical FDTD Solutions: Here the FSP file is used for simulation data, especially in optical and electromagnetic modeling.
  • Safety Designer (B&R Automation Studio): In this case, FSP files store Safety PLC programs; they keep control logic and configuration for automation tasks. You can review more at igus.
  • PowerCam: With an XML or UTF-8 encoding style, these files work as Food Safety Plan files or project files related to PowerCAM. Visit Infineon for additional information.
  • TEBS-E Diagnostic Software: Used for trailer error log files, these FSP files record diagnostic information.
  • FSPViewer: In some cases, they contain navigation map data for route planning.
  • Earthquake Studies: Certain FSP files store finite-source rupture models to aid earthquake hazard analysis. More details are available at USGS.
  • CounterACT / ForeFlight: Some instances use the ZIP compression method to bundle data in an FSP file.
  • FormZ / FlexiSIGN: There are also project files encoded in UTF-8 used in design environments.

  • FilExt.com tip: Each version of an FSP file is structured according to its source application. It is important to use the correct, vendor-specific viewer or editor to properly open and view these files.

    How to open an FSP file

    You need a suitable software like Rohde & Schwarz FSP Spectrum Analyzer to open an FSP 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 FSP file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a FSP file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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    Programs that open and convert FSP files:

    1. Rohde & Schwarz FSP Spectrum Analyzer
      See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. FSP files are often referred to as Rohde & Schwarz FSP Spectrum Analyzer data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
    2. Flash Slideshow Builder (Project) by Wondershare Software Co., Ltd.
      Wondershare Flash SlideShow Builder is a photo presentation utility to create Flash slideshows or Flash photo galleries. It outputs slideshows in the Flash file format (SWF) which you can embed the slideshow on your own site. Flash Slideshow Builder is also useful for anyone who wants to share their special digital picture memories with others. You can publish your slideshows on the Internet, E-mail them to friends or generate the EXE file for easily distribution. The identifying characters used for this association are - Hex: FF FE 3C 00 3F 00 78 00 6D 00 6C 00 20 00 76 00 65 00 72 00 73 00 69 00 6F 00 6E 00 3D 00 22 00, ASCII: ÿþ< ? x m l v e r s i o n = " . This file format is classified as XML.
    3. Floating Point Data Files
      Output from user-written programs that represents spectrographic information in floating point format.
    4. FormScape (Branch File) by FormScape, Ltd.
      This file format is classified as Source Code.
    5. fPrint Audit Tool File Format
    6. Fsplit
      Fsplit is a small (89K) utility which can split any file in any number of given pieces or sizes. The utility generates a small Batch (.BAT) file with the split. Just place all split files along with .BAT file in one folder and double click on batch file to make the original file. All split files have the FSP extension and the parts are given sequential root names. [The download link on the program's site was broken at the time of this entry however a Google search for "fsplit.exe" brought up a number of mirror sites.]

    FSP format details:

    Why is it important to know the file format? This is the only way to find out which program to use to open the file. The first characters in a file identify the file format, for example, HTML files start with the bytes <html>. 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. In the following you will find our evaluation of the FSP files:

    The FSP file extension is used very often and covers different formats for different programs. The two most popular formats are as follows:

    The remaining 55% of all FSP files are different files with different signatures, such as Flash Slideshow Builder project, XML, config and GNjm. Tagged as safety, plan, food, kingdom, masset, united or haye. Just click the "Choose your .fsp file to analyze" button on this page to find out what your FSP file is.

    Technical Data for FSP File Extension

    File classification:
    Data
    Identifier:
    Hex: FF FE 3C 00 3F 00 78 00 6D 00 6C 00 20 00 76 00 65 00 72 00 73 00 69 00 6F 00 6E 00 3D 00 22 00, ASCII: ÿþ< ? x m l v e r s i o n = " (provided by TrID database)
    Related files:
    fpc, fdt, proj, map, fsb, _fspfc, fss, fps, sfp, tso, fbl, fev, fda, ssp, xml, zip, fs, jpg, pdf, log

    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: FormScape.Tree
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\FORMSC~1\Programs\DEVELO~1.EXE %1

    ProgramID: Analyzer4Project.Document
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MACH5E~1\MACH5A~1\analyzer.exe %1

    ProgramID: qvodplayer.fsp
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\QvodPlayer\QvodPlayer.exe -localfile

    ProgramID: NovaDevelopment.GreetingCardFactory.SpecialtyPaper
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nova Development\Greeting Card Factory Photo Card Maker\grtgcard.exe

    ProgramID: FSProj.Document
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\FXTRN\FXTRN.exe


    an fsp data file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

    How to solve problems with FSP files

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