.SPH File Extension
- Developer by: NIST
- Category: Audio Files
- Format: Binary
What are .SPH files and how to open them?
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What is a .SPH file extension?
.SPH file extension is created by NIST. .SPH has been classified as Audio Files. The format of .SPH file is Binary.
.SPH is NIST SPHERE Audio File
Waveform audio file created in the NIST SPHERE format, which is often used in speech recognition research; often contains a recording of a person speaking; can be provided as input to speech recognition systems.
SPHERE waveforms use 16-bit linear PCM and a 16KHz sample rate. They have a 1024 byte human-readable header that uses ASCII text formatting.
NOTE: SPH files can be converted to the .WAV format using a utility called sph_convert or SoX.
List of all softwares that can open the NIST SPHERE Audio File
File Type 2:
MikuMikuDance Sphere Mapping File
Developer by: MikuMikuDance Category: Raster Image Files Format: Binary
3D model effects file used by MikuMikuDance, a game where players control vocaloid virtual dancing characters; contains a .BMP image but uses the ".sph" extension instead; can used for adding a shiny look to 3D model features such as hair or clothes.
SPH files may also incorporate transparency (e.g., .PNG or .TGA images), but they are most commonly created from non-transparent bitmap images.
NOTE: To create a SPH file, draw a bitmap (".bmp") image with any graphics editor and rename the file extension to ".sph."
List of all softwares that can open the MikuMikuDance Sphere Mapping File