Opening a SUBS File

The SUBS file type is primarily associated with Homeworld.

SUBS	File extension: SUBS
	File type:	Subsystem Data

What is a SUBS file?

SUBS files mostly belong to Homeworld by Sierra Entertainment, Inc. Use our "Online SUBS Text Viewer" below to analyze your SUBS file and to see all text it contains.

How to open a SUBS file

You need a suitable software like Homeworld to open a SUBS file. You need a suitable software like Homeworld from Sierra Entertainment, Inc. to open a SUBS 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 SUBS file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a SUBS file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Trouble Opening a .SUBS File? These Steps Will Help

Because .SUBS files originate from various programs, they aren't universally openable.

Identify the Source: Gamers or modders usually encounter these as Subsystem Data files from Homeworld (by Sierra Entertainment, Inc.), though they may occasionally be subtitle files.
Check the Header: Inspect the first bytes in a text editor or hex viewer:
- Readable text or XML suggests a configuration or subtitle file.
- Garbled characters indicate a compiled binary game asset.
Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required; try Homeworld modding tools, a subtitle editor, or ask the sender if unsure.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your file into our viewer to detect the format, extract readable text/metadata, and preview when possible.

Technical Data for SUBS File Extension

Related files:

sub, nis, hod, stats

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: AvantGo.subsFile, FileType: AvantGoChannel, AppName: AGSUBS.EXE
EXEFile: agsubs.exe

ProgramID: AvantGo.subsFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\AvantGo Connect\AvantGo\agsubs.exe /dde

ProgramID: AvantGo.subsFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\AvantGo\agsubs.exe /dde

ProgramID: AvantGo.subsFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%r\AvantGo Connect\AvantGo\agsubs.exe

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a subs Subsystem Data is a special file format by Sierra Entertainment, Inc. and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with SUBS files

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