What is an XSP file?
An .XSP file is a data file that serves different purposes depending on the software that created it. Most commonly, it is a Kodi Smart Playlist File developed by the XBMC Foundation to store media playlist rules using the XML format. In other industries, an .XSP file acts as a woodworking CAD/CAM macro for DDX Software, a cross-stitch design pattern for Cross Stitch Professional Platinum, or an X-ray spectrum file for Thermo Scientific software. Some .XSP files even contain PDF data, HTML pages for IBM Domino, or game automation scripts.
How to open XSP files?
Because an .XSP file can represent several different data types, you must use the correct program. You can open a Kodi playlist with the Kodi Media Center. You can open web pages with IBM Domino. If your file contains text or code, you can inspect it with a simple text editor like Notepad++.
If you do not know the origin of your document, viewer.online/xsp analyzes .XSP files to identify their exact format and creator software, shows which programs can open the file, and usually previews it.
Best practices and troubleshooting
If you cannot open your .XSP file, avoid renaming the extension. Changing the name will not convert the format and might cause software errors. Instead, inspect the file contents to find clues. If it is a text-based format like XML or HTML, you will see readable tags. If it is a binary or compressed file, the text will appear scrambled.
Software and tools
Depending on the specific file format, helpful tools include Kodi for media files, 7-Zip for files based on archives, or MCEdit for Minecraft structures.
Summary
Because .XSP files use the known ZIP format in many of their variations, viewer.online/xsp can safely open and display them online, eliminating compatibility problems.