Tips to open SPU file
Can't open the SPU file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SPU files as well as a list of programs that support SPU files.
SPU file extension
The SPU file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SPU files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SPU file on each system platform.
What is SPU file?
The file in the SPU format belongs to the Raster Image Files category. It was designed by Atari. In addition to this file, the Raster Image Files category includes 522 related files. Spectrum 512 Image is most often found on 3 operating systems. These systems consist of Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The XnView application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet. This file type can also be opened by 3 other programs. Atari Picture Viewer will apply when it is not possible to use XnView.
How to open SPU file?
An often recurring problem with Spectrum 512 Image is that SPU is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that SPU files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the SPU file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install XnView
The first step is to check if the computer has the XnView program installed. To do this, enter the name XnView into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open SPU files.
Programs to open SPU file
Remember to download programs supporting SPU files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of XnView with SPU files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the SPU file still does not use the XnView program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the XnView application as the default for handling the SPU file.
Step 3. Update XnView to the latest version
If, however, after binding XnView with Spectrum 512 Image there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SPU file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the SPU file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file SPU or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover SPU files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of SPU file may not always be supported by the latest software version. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged SPU files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Atari
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted SPU files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move SPU to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the SPU file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the SPU file again. However, some background programs may block the SPU file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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