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Basic information about SBS file

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

There are 5 file types using the SBS file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the SBS file with their brief description and a list of programs that support SBS file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the SBS file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the SBS file?
  • How to open a SBS file?
  • What programs do I need to open a SBS file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a SBS file?
  • How to convert SBS files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to SBS file format?


1.Detail information about SBS file extension: 3D Side By Side Movie

File type 3D Side By Side Movie Category Video Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SBS file is a 3D Side By Side Movie. The sbs file extension is associated with 3D effect used to visualize 3D movies known as Side by Side (SBS).

The SBS seems to be shortcut, videos are stored in standard video formats like flv, mp4, mkv etc.

Various Side by Side (SBS) videos are available for example on popular video sharing services, like Youtube, Vimeo etc.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SBS files

Windows		 VLC media player

macOS		 VLC media player for Mac

Linux		 VLC media player for Linux


2.Detail information about SBS file extension: SPSS Script

File type SPSS Script Category Executable Files
Developer IBM File format Text
Description SBS file is a SPSS Script developed by IBM.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SBS files

Windows		 IBM SPSS


3.Detail information about SBS file extension: Secure Backup System File

File type Secure Backup System File Category Backup Files
Developer AvialiSoft File format Binary
Description SBS file is a Secure Backup System File developed by AvialiSoft.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SBS files

Windows		 AvailaSoft Secure Backup System


4.Detail information about SBS file extension: Spybot Search And Destroy Includes File

File type Spybot Search And Destroy Includes File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SBS file is a Spybot Search And Destroy Includes File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SBS files

Windows		 Spybot - Search & Destroy


5.Detail information about SBS file extension: SWAT HRU Output File

File type SWAT HRU Output File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SBS file is a SWAT HRU Output File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SBS files

Windows		 SWAT



Can't open a SBS 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.SBS”。

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 SBS extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the SBS 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.