SPEC File Extension

The SPEC file extension was created by Developer and is also known as the RPM Specification File. SPEC is classified as a Developer Files and You can open and render the contents of this file in a Text Editor. You can open SPEC files in rpmbuild program.

RPM Specification File Type

RPM Specification File Type
Extension .spec
Developer Not Available
Popularity 5.0 (15 Votes)
Mime Type mime-type/not.available
Default Program rpmbuild
Category Developer Files
Format Text
Updated 6/1/2025

What is a SPEC File Type?

The SPEC files can be created and edited with n&apos, regardless of text editor.

Free Online SPEC Tools & Apps

Access powerful and secure free online SPEC tools to convert, view, edit, merge, split, and compare SPEC files — all without installing any software. Our tools support the .SPEC (RPM Specification File) file extension and run smoothly in any modern browser.

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SPEC Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the RPM Specification File .SPEC File Extensions while opening the .SPEC files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open SPEC Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for RPM Specification File on your system such as rpmbuild.
  2. Associate default Rpmbuild rpmbuild program for *.spec (RPM Specification File) files.

    Associate SPEC Default Program on Windows
    1. Right-click a *.SPEC (e.g example.spec) file and click Open With.
    2. In the Open with dialog box, click Rpmbuild rpmbuild program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
    3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .spec files.

Related SPEC File Extensions

SPEC default file extension is .SPEC and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for SPEC File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the SPEC files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Microsoft Windows logo image Open SPEC File on Windows

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Speccy Professional image. Speccy Professional 000 for Windows Paid Speccy Professional

MacOs logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen SPEC File on Mac OS

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Linux logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen SPEC file on Linux

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rpmbuild image. rpmbuild 000 for Linux Free rpmbuild

Website logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen SPEC file on Web

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iOS logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen SPEC file on iOS

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Android logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen SPEC file on Android

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About Licensing

  1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
  2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
  3. Free+ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
  4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
  5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

SPEC file extension icon image.About SPEC - RPM Specification File

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Updated 6/1/2025