SPL File

What are SPL files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a SPL 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 SPL files.

What is a SPL file?

SPL files have multiple uses, and FutureSplash Animation is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

FutureSplash Animation

These files are animation files that have been created with the FutureSplash animation software.

FutureSplash was created back in 1995 by FutureWave. The company was later acquired by Macromedia, which itself was later acquired by Adobe. FutureSplash was one of the first online animation formats and laid the grounds for the Macromedia Flash technology.

How to open SPL files

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

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

Last updated: January 22, 2025

All known file formats using extension .SPL

While FutureSplash Animation is a popular type of SPL-file, we know of 9 different uses of the .SPL file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

Windows Print Spooler Data

When you print a file in Windows, the print job is handled by the Windows Print Spooler.

The Print Spooler stores a copy of the printed files in a read-to-print raw print format. These files are saved with the SPL extension.

SPL opener for Windows

We have identified one SPL opener that is compatible with this specific type of SPL file.

Digitrakker Sample

We know that one SPL format is Digitrakker Sample. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Infinity Engine Spell

We know that one SPL format is Infinity Engine Spell. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Skencil / SK1 Text Color Palette

We know that one SPL format is Skencil / SK1 Text Color Palette. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

SOPROL Sound Programming Language Module

We know that one SPL format is SOPROL Sound Programming Language Module. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

SpelTool Supplemental Dictionary

We know that one SPL format is SpelTool Supplemental Dictionary. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

SPlan Schematic

We know that one SPL format is SPlan Schematic. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Splint Compressed Data

We know that one SPL format is Splint Compressed Data. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of SPL files. Remember, different programs may use SPL 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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