File Extension Library


.SB2 File Extension

  • Developer by: MIT
  • Category: Developer Files
  • Format: Zip

What are .SB2 files and how to open them?

Can't open .SB2 file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .SB2 file.

What is a .SB2 file extension?

.SB2 file extension is created by MIT. .SB2 has been classified as Developer Files. The format of .SB2 file is Zip.

.SB2 is Scratch 2.0 Project File

An SB2 file is a program created with Scratch, an application development platform created at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). It contains Scratch programming language code used for creating stories, small games, and animations. SB2 files replaced the original Scratch .SB files.

SB2 file open in MIT Scratch 2

SB2 files are saved in the Scratch 2.0 file format. The SB2 file is simply a .ZIP archive that stores contents such as sprites, scripts, costumes, and sound files.

To create an SB2 file:

  • Open the "Scratch Project Editor" on the MIT Scratch page.
  • Create your animations and select File → Download to your computer in the browser window.
  • Name your file, choose the save location, and click Save.
  • NOTE: A Scratch project may be compiled as a Java archive (.JAR file), which can be run in a web browser.

    List of all softwares that can open the Scratch 2.0 Project File
    Windows
    MIT Scratch
    Panther
    Snap!
    Mac
    MIT Scratch
    Snap!
    Linux
    Snap!
    Web
    MIT Scratch

    How to fix problems with .SB2 files

    1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .SB2 files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .SB2 file format
    2. You need to check the .SB2 file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)