Basic information about SPU file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension SPU（*.SPU or *.spu）, 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 SPU file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the SPU file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the SPU file with their brief description and a list of programs that support SPU file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the SPU file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the SPU file?
  • How to open a SPU file?
  • What programs do I need to open a SPU file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a SPU file?
  • How to convert SPU files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to SPU file format?


1.Detail information about SPU file extension: Spectrum 512 Image

File type Spectrum 512 Image Category Raster Image Files
Developer Atari File format Binary
Description SPU file is a Spectrum 512 Image developed by Atari. Bitmap image originally created by Spectrum 512, a graphics application that ran on the Atari ST systems; supports bitmap graphics with up to 512 colors; may still be opened using some image viewing programs.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SPU files

Windows		 Newera Graphics Converter Pro
Atari Picture Viewer
XnViewMP

macOS		 Lemkesoft GraphicConverter
XnViewMP

Linux		 XnViewMP



Can't open a SPU 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.SPU”。

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 SPU extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support SPU 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 SPU 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 SPU file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a SPU 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 SPU file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the SPU 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.