SCRATCH File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .sb, .sb2, .sb3
File Type Scratch Project File
Developed by MIT Media Lab
Initial Release 2007
MIME Type application/x-scratch
Open With Scratch
Category Educational Software
Primary Usage Creating and sharing interactive stories, games, and animations
Compression Yes (ZIP)
Binary/Text Binary
Contains JSON, PNG, WAV, SVG
Editable Yes, with Scratch Editor
Latest Version Scratch 3.0 (as of last update)
Compatibility Web-based and standalone versions available
Programming Language Blocks (Visual Programming Language)
Target Audience Primarily aimed at children and beginners in programming
Platform Windows, macOS, Linux, Online
File Structure Project JSON file, sprite files, code files, asset files
Accessibility User-friendly interface, supports multiple languages
Features Sprite manipulation, sound editing, variable & block creation