SPF File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .spf
File Type SlingPlayer Favorites File
Primary Association SlingPlayer Software
MIME Type application/octet-stream
Used For Storing user's favorite channel selections
File Content XML-like structure
Editable Yes, with text editors
Encryption Not natively supported
Compression Not natively supported
Platform Windows, Mac (via compatible software)
Binary Format No, text based
Can Store Multiple Channels Yes
Human Readable Yes, when opened with a text editor
Default Location C:Users[UserName]DocumentsSlingPlayerFavorites
Compatibility Compatible with all versions of SlingPlayer
Backup Required Yes, to avoid data loss
File Size Varies with number of channel entries
Creator Software SlingPlayer
Purpose To enable easy access to user-preferred TV channels
Customization High, allows for manual edits and additions
Transferable Yes, between SlingPlayer installations