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SPARSEIMAGE File

What are SPARSEIMAGE files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a SPARSEIMAGE file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your SPARSEIMAGE files.

What is a SPARSEIMAGE file?

A .SPARSEIMAGE file is an Apple Sparse Disk Image file.

We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

How to open SPARSEIMAGE files

Important: Different programs may use files with the SPARSEIMAGE file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your SPARSEIMAGE file is, you may need to try a few different programs.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested two different SPARSEIMAGE openers which you will find listed below.

Last updated: September 9, 2012

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of SPARSEIMAGE files. Remember, different programs may use SPARSEIMAGE files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

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