SPL File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Format SPL (Windows Print Spool File)
Primary Usage Storing print jobs
Developed by Microsoft
MIME Type application/vnd.ms-printing.printjobdat
File Extension .spl
Default Location C:WindowsSystem32spoolPRINTERS
Content Format Binary
Primary Association Print Spooler Service
Opening with Windows Not directly openable; requires specific software
Opening with Linux Possible using third-party tools
Encapsulation of EMF, RAW, or TEXT files
Version Control File versioning not applicable
Manipulation Print job data can be manipulated by the spooler service
Security Risks Potential vector for malware if not properly secured
Print Job Identifier Contains unique ID for each print job
Integration Integrates with Windows printing processes
Storage Duration Temporarily stored until the print job is completed
Origination Generated by the Windows print processor
Accessibility Accessible to system and printing services
End-User Interaction None; managed by the system
Recovery Possible through the print queue or spooler service