All about SBZ Files

The SBZ file type is primarily associated with Syncovery.

SBZ	File extension: SBZ
	File type:	compressed archive

What is an SBZ file?

SBZ files mostly belong to Syncovery. SBZ files serve as compressed container files that store different kinds of data. They are used in several specialized contexts without one single standard.
For example, many SBZ files contain video recorded by Sony camcorders. Some of these files may also include compressed SketchUp models, linking them to 3D design data.
Another variant uses the GZIP algorithm to form a Squashfs backup archive. This type is associated with Syncovery; more details are available at Syncovery.
Other SBZ files, known as Screen Bean Zip files, act as compressed video project files and are linked with Screenblaster Player and SpringBuilder.
Key uses:

Sony Camcorder Videos – Containers for video data and sometimes 3D model information.

Backup Archives – GZIP-compressed files used as Squashfs archives.

Screen Bean Zip Projects – Compressed containers for video project files.

FilExt.com tip: This file format requires appropriate software for decompression or playback depending on its source.

How do you open SBZ files?

You need a suitable software like Syncovery to open an SBZ 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 SBZ file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a SBZ 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 SBZ files:

Syncovery
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. SBZ files are often referred to as Syncovery compresseds because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
ShowBiz (Project File) by ArcSoft, Inc.
ShowBiz offers movie making tools through a control base with a wide variety of movie construction commands. The identifying characters used for this association are - Hex: 10 04 00 00 F1 C3 B6 8A 21 03 03 20, ASCII: ........!.

SBZ file format details:

Each file has a definite file format, that is, how the stored data is arranged in the file. The first characters in a file identify the file format, for example, HTML files start with the bytes <html>. However, different programs can use the same file extension, and file extensions can be assigned incorrectly. So a detailed analysis of a file is vital in order to determine the format and the associated program. Below is our analysis of the SBZ files:

The SBZ file extension is rarely used and includes different formats for different programs. The file formats most commonly found in SBZ files are:

40% of all SBZ files are based on the well-known GZIP file format. Gzip is a compressed archive file format. Gzip (GNU zip) is only capable of compressing a single file. They consist of unreadable binary data. The files are on average 14 MB in size and range from 1 MB to 39 MB. It is a modern file type. Such files sometimes refer to backup.
40% of all SBZ files are associated with ShowBiZ project. They consist of illegible, cryptic characters. SBZ files can be up to 1 MB in size, but are often around 1 KB - 630 KB. Such files are related to movie and video.

All other SBZ files (20%) have no uniform format, the following 4 formats exist: ZIP. Drag & drop your file here to see the file format and a preview of your SBZ file!

Technical Data for SBZ File Extension

File classification:

Compressed

Identifier:

Hex: 10 04 00 00 F1 C3 B6 8A 21 03 03 20, ASCII: ........! (provided by TrID database)

Related files:

sqfs, sqsh, skp, cbz, gz, psf, me3, psic, zip, rar, 7z, tar, iso, cab

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: sbzFile, FileType: ShowBiz File, AppName: ShowBiz
EXEFile: showbiz.exe

ProgramID: sbzFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ArcSoft\ShowBiz 2\showbiz.exe %1

ProgramID: sbzFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ArcSoft\ShowBiz DVD\showbiz.exe %1

ProgramID: sbzFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ArcSoft\ShowBiz\showbiz.exe %1

ProgramID: sbzFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ArcSoft\showbiz.exe %1

ProgramID: sbzFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ArcSoft\ShowBiz DVD 2\showbiz.exe %1

ProgramID: sbzFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ArcSoft\Software Suite\ShowBiz\showbiz.exe %1

ProgramID: sbzFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\HP CD-DVD\ShowBiz\ShowBiz.exe %1

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an sbz compressed archive is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with SBZ files

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