Opening an SHIP File

The SHIP file type is primarily associated with Starsector.

SHIP	File extension: SHIP
	File type:	configuration file

What is an SHIP file?

SHIP files mostly belong to Starsector. SHIP files are used by the Starsector game to store spaceship configuration data. These files hold parameters that define a ship's attributes and settings in the game.
Key details as outlined by FilExt.com include:

Game Data: They contain the configuration settings for spaceships, such as weapon placements, engine characteristics, and other performance parameters.

Modding Use: Modders and advanced users often edit these plain text files to customize or tweak ship behavior.

Readable Format: Although they are primarily for internal game use, they can be opened with any text editor to view or modify their content.

FilExt.com note: Since the file is a plain text configuration file, you can use editors like Notepad on Windows or any other text editor of your choice. Be sure to backup the file before making changes so that you can restore it if something goes wrong.

How to open SHIP files

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

Online SHIP Text Viewer

Choose your .ship file to view

or drag and drop it here

Online File Viewer

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How to extract texts from SHIP files or capture a screenshot to PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...

If you want to extract texts from SHIP file or capture a screenshot, you can use our free Online SHIP File Viewer:

To do this, click the button "Choose your .ship file to view" on this page.
After your file is opened in browser,
click "Save as..." in the menu.
Then choose the file format (e.g. JPG, PDF, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
Your file will be converted and downloaded.

Programs that open and convert SHIP files:

Starsector
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. SHIP files are often referred to as Starsector games because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Homeworld (Ship Data) by Sierra Entertainment, Inc.

Technical Data for SHIP File Extension

File classification:

Game

Related files:

shp, shlp, rar, zip, hod, pdf, prj, dbf, jpg, level, mtga, stats, json, xml, cfg, ini, dat, mod, txt

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

How to solve problems with SHIP files

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