File Extension Library


.SPEC File Extension

  • Category: Developer Files
  • Format: Text

What are .SPEC files and how to open them?

Can't open .SPEC 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 .SPEC file.

What is a .SPEC file extension?

.SPEC file extension has been classified as Developer Files. The format of .SPEC file is Text

.SPEC is 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.

SPEC files can be created and edited with any text editor.

List of all softwares that can open the RPM Specification File
Linux
rpmbuild

How to fix problems with .SPEC files

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