Opening an SPBM File

The SPBM file type is primarily associated with Smart Switch.

SPBM	File extension: SPBM
	File type:	backup archive

What is an SPBM file?

SPBM files mostly belong to Smart Switch. SPBM files store backup data for contacts. They are most often created by Samsung Smart Switch and use a ZIP container to compress the information.
In another case, SPBM files serve as Android contacts backups generated by Super Backup & Restore. These files hold contact details and sometimes extra metadata in a proprietary format.
Key details as outlined by FilExt.com:

Purpose: To securely store contact data for later restoration.

Internal format: Typically a ZIP container, or a specialized SAMSUNG format.

Creation: Mainly by Samsung Smart Switch, with some files coming from third-party backup utilities.

FilExt.com tip: If you need more information, you can review the Samsung Smart Switch page.

How can I open an SPBM file?

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

Smart Switch
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. SPBM files are often referred to as Smart Switch backups because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Samsung Contact Backup
This file "Contact.spbm" is a Samsung Contact Backup, and it is encrypted and only accessible for restoration via Smart Switch.
VMware vSphere (VMware vSphere Storage Policy Based Management Data) by VMWare
SPBM files contain the data contents which can be accessed using the VMware groups, VMware vSphere software application. SPBM stands for VMware vSphere Storage Policy Based Management Data. A suite of virtualization app, the VMware vSphere application includes vCenter Server and ESXi.

SPBM file extension format:

Each file has a definite file format, that is, how the stored data is arranged in the file. Each file format has a unique extension and almost always a unique signature. For example, Microsoft Word documents have the extension .docx and the signature (usually the first 3 characters in this file) PK. If the file extension or signature does not match the file format, errors will occur when opening or editing the file. Exact knowledge of the format is therefore important in order to solve problems occurring in files. Our examination of the SPBM files comes to the following conclusion:

The SPBM extension is very commonly used. This SPBM file itself is among the most popular common file types and is used by different programs with different formats. The file formats most commonly found in SPBM files are:

60% of all SPBM files internally use the ZIP format, so several files are compressed and saved in one SPBM file. A typical number of included files is 4. File names inside are always CONTACT_JSON.zip, Contact.bk, SSMDummyValue.exml and SmartSwitchBackup.json. Tip: If you rename the file ending to .zip and then double-click it, you see the included files and images. Most of these files are 150 KB to 2 MB in size. Several words can almost always be found in the files, e.g. Contact.bk. A common filename is Contact.spbm. Files like these are about kopie.
30% of all SPBM files are associated with Samsung Contact Backup files, which internally utilize the well-known SAMSUNG format. The file is a SAMSUNG Kies backup file, used to backup and recover from Samsung devices using Kies. Samsung has released new software to replace Kies, named Samsung Smart Switch, which is mainly directed at migrating customers onto new Samsung devices. These are binary files, so they do not contain words or text. The files are on average 430 KB in size and range from 70 KB to 1 MB. The following filename is common: Contact.spbm.

The remaining 10% of all SPBM files are different files with different signatures. Files like these are sometimes linked to contacts. If you want to find out what your SPBM file contains, drag and drop it onto this page.

Technical Data for SPBM File Extension

File classification:

Backup

Related files:

bkp, spb, spba, smem, espbm, bk, zip, contact, exml, contactsetting, enc, snmm, vcf, sscm, json, spbm copy, swp, sbpm, contacts, pmb, csv, bak, rar, tar

Mime type:

application/octet-stream

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

How to solve problems with SPBM files

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