I cannot open a SPMO file. What should I do? Help!

Virtually anyone has encountered some problems with opening unknown files while working on a computer. It can be very frustrating. Yet such problems, not only with SPMO files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening SPMO will be resolved!

SPMO File Extension

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  • File type SpeedView Meta Object
  • File developer Scalado AB
  • File category Misc Files
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What is a(n) SPMO file?

The .SPMO file is characteristic of the Speed View technology used in albums and graphics catalogs on Android devices. Due to the increasing size of images, the process of decoding graphics has been prolonged, so a new format has been developed by linking a small data object to the image, enabling faster graphics opening.

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How to open SPMO file?

If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with SPMO extension, it is highly probable that no program that supports given files is installed on the users’ system. Below is a list of actions user should pursue in order to resolve most common problems.

Step 1. Download and install application that supports SPMO files

After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open SPMO files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:

Programs that support SPMO files

Windows programs
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Step 2. Verify whether SPMO files are associated with appropriate software

It is possible that an application that supports SPMO files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with SPMO files (right-click on the file icon → PropertiesGeneral Tab → In submenu "Open with" and click on "Change" button. System will display a list of suggested programs that support SPMO files. Choose the application by checking the box "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files". System will store this information in its registry and use it to open SPMO files with the selected program.

Changing SPMO file association in registry

File association for SPMO files can be edited manually by editing appropriate entry in Windows System Registry. However, it is discouraged as it may introduce errors to registry if not done properly and may even damage the system.

Step 3. Check SPMO file for other errors

  • SPMO file was not copied properly from storage medium.
  • Antivirus application prevents opening SPMO files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected SPMO file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
  • For SPMO files downloaded from the internet it is advised to check if the file has been downloaded completely and is not corrupted. If not, the file should be re-downloaded.

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