File extension .SPL
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Printing Spool Format | Microsoft | System Files |
The SPL or .SPL file extension is a Windows Print Spool File that is the default format used in print jobs for Microsoft Windows operating systems. SPL files are used to store intermediate data for print jobs, typically referred to as spooling data. The Windows operating system can then convert the spooled data into a format intelligible to the printer. Primarily, SPL files contain commands, fonts, bitmap graphics and sometimes text for printers with limited memories.
How SPL Files Are Used in Windows?
In Windows operating systems, the spooler stores and arranges multiple SPL files (from different jobs) waiting to be printed. It also performs tasks such as converting non-standard folder prints to standard or printer-supported formats. Moreover, this process reduces the time taken by programs to send jobs to a printer by keeping it available for other tasks. To remove any printed job from a print queue, users simply delete the SPL file associated with that job.
Similar File Extensions
Other related file extensions that may be present in a Windows environment include .SPX, .PJL and .PS, and they all exist to store printer data.
Programs for WINDOWS system
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .SPL) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .SPL extension.
When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.
Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .SPL file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .SPL extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .SPL extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .SPL file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .SPL file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.
In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .SPL file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .SPL file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .SPL file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines
Mr B. Adam
Author of the guidelines / Founder of FileExtension.info
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