SPEC

Basic information about SPEC file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension SPEC（*.SPEC or *.spec）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the SPEC file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the SPEC file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the SPEC file with their brief description and a list of programs that support SPEC file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the SPEC file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the SPEC file?
How to open a SPEC file?
What programs do I need to open a SPEC file?
What programs help to create and edit a SPEC file?
How to convert SPEC files to another file format?
How to convert another files to SPEC file format?

1.Detail information about SPEC file extension: RPM Specification File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert SPEC files
File type	RPM Specification File	Category	Developer Files
Developer	N/A	File format	Text
Description	SPEC file is a RPM Specification File. File used by rpmbuild, a program used for building .RPM (Red Hat Package Manager) packages, which are used for installing Linux programs; includes the package name, version, copyright information, a summary, references to program files, and instructions for creating and installing the package.
Linux	rpmbuild Any text editor

Can't open a SPEC file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.SPEC”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the SPEC extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support SPEC file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of SPEC files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a SPEC file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a SPEC file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a SPEC file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the SPEC file is damaged.
Whether the SPEC file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the SPEC file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the SPEC file format is incompletely.
Whether the SPEC file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a SPEC file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a SPEC file.

If the SPEC file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.