Tips to open SPX file

Can't open the SPX file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SPX files as well as a list of programs that support SPX files.

SPX file extension

File Name Ogg Vorbis Speex Format
File Developer Xiph.Org
File Category Audio Files

The SPX file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SPX files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SPX file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 5
  • 2
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is SPX file?

The file with the extension SPX is the Audio Files file type. The author of this format is Xiph.Org. Audio Files consists of 771 similar files. Ogg Vorbis Speex Format is most often found on 3 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Linux, Mac OS, Windows. The QuickTime Player application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Apple, Inc.. This file type can also be opened by 8 other programs. The VLC media player, Windows Media Player, Foobar2000, Speex programs will also handle the file when the QuickTime Player program does not fulfill its role.

How to open SPX file?

An often recurring problem with Ogg Vorbis Speex Format is that SPX is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that SPX files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the SPX 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 QuickTime Player

In this case, you should first verify that the QuickTime Player application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name QuickTime Player into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file SPX.

Step 2. Create association of QuickTime Player with SPX files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the SPX file to open in the QuickTime Player application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the SPX file with the QuickTime Player application.

Step 3. Update QuickTime Player to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the QuickTime Player program, it is possible that Ogg Vorbis Speex Format requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Apple, Inc. page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SPX file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to SPX files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our SPX file. However, remember that not every infected SPX file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of SPX 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.
There can be many reasons for the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular SPX file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Xiph.Org, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file SPX except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move SPX to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the SPX file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the SPX file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.