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SBX File Extension

The SBX file extension was created by ESRI and is also known as the ESRI Spatial Index File. SBX is classified as a Data Files and The format of this file type has not been determined yet. You can open SBX files in ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop program.

ESRI Spatial Index File Type

ESRI Spatial Index File Type
Extension .sbx
Developer ESRI
Popularity 5.0 (25 Votes)
Mime Type mime-type/not.available
Default Program ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop
Category Data Files
Format Not Available
Updated 7/1/2025

What is a SBX File Type?

When specifying a shapefile, SBX files are optional. Shapefiles without a spatial index, however, can suffer from slow loading times.

Free Online SBX Tools & Apps

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

Select a tool below to explore features and manage your SBX files directly from your device with ease.

SBX Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the ESRI Spatial Index File .SBX File Extensions while opening the .SBX files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open SBX Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for ESRI Spatial Index File on your system such as ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop.
  2. Associate default Esri ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop program for *.sbx (ESRI Spatial Index File) files.

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

All Platform Software Programs for SBX File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the SBX 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 SBX File on Windows

Software License Developer
ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop image. ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop 10 for Windows Commercial ESRI
ArcSoft ShowBiz image. ArcSoft ShowBiz 000 for Windows Free Trial ArcSoft ShowBiz

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

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Linux logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen SBX file on Linux

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Website logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen SBX file on Web

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iOS logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen SBX file on iOS

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Android logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen SBX 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.

SBX file extension icon image.About SBX - ESRI Spatial Index File

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Updated 7/1/2025