All about SP# Files

The SP# file type is primarily associated with ShadowProtect.

SP#	File extension: SP#
	File type:	Incremental Image

What is an SP# file

SP# files mostly belong to ShadowProtect by StorageCraft Technology Corporation. StorageCraft ShadowProtect Server provides disaster recovery, system migration and data protection for Windows servers. ShadowProtect IT Edition uses three types of files with the following file type extensions, .SPF, .SPI and .SP(number). Each of these types of files is described below...

SPF are full image files. These are the files created when making images using ShadowProtect IT Edition.
SPI are incremental image files. These files are created when an image file is mounted as writeable and the changes made to the image are saved as an incremental image.
SP(number) are images that belong to a spanned image set. Spanned image sets are made by breaking the image into smaller sizes for increased manageability. For example, breaking an image into files to be saved onto multiple CDs. The number represents the sequence the file represents within the spanned image set.

How to open an SP# file

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

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Can't Open Your .SP# File? Try These Steps

SP# files can originate from different programs and aren't universally openable.

Identify the Source: Often created by IT administrators or automated backup workflows, usually indicating a StorageCraft ShadowProtect Incremental Image archive.
Check the Header: Open the file in a hex viewer to inspect the first few bytes.
- Specific binary signatures often indicate a proprietary disk image.
- Readable text like "PK" suggests a standard ZIP-based archive.
Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required to mount or restore the data; try StorageCraft ShadowProtect, ImageManager, or ask the sender if uncertain.
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 SP# File Extension

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How to solve problems with SP# files

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