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SPARSEIMAGE File Extension

The SPARSEIMAGE file extension was created by Apple and is also known as the Mac OS X Sparse Image. SPARSEIMAGE is classified as a Disk Image Files and The format of this file type has not been determined yet. You can open SPARSEIMAGE files in Apple Disk Utility program.

Mac OS X Sparse Image File Type

Mac OS X Sparse Image File Type
Extension .sparseimage
Developer Apple
Popularity 5.0 (25 Votes)
Mime Type mime-type/not.available
Default Program Apple Disk Utility
Category Disk Image Files
Format Not Available
Updated 7/1/2025

What is a SPARSEIMAGE File Type?

Click on the button "New Image " in Disk Utility to create a sparse image file. Then select from the drop-down menu in the d'format; image @ - @.

Apple's FileVault function initially used sparse, encrypted images to secure the directory d' a user. The latest versions of FileVault use the .SPARSEBUNDLE format.

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SPARSEIMAGE Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Mac OS X Sparse Image .SPARSEIMAGE File Extensions while opening the .SPARSEIMAGE files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open SPARSEIMAGE Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for Mac OS X Sparse Image on your system such as Apple Disk Utility.
  2. Associate default Apple Apple Disk Utility program for *.sparseimage (Mac OS X Sparse Image) files.


    Associate SPARSEIMAGE Default Program on MacOs
    1. Click *.SPARSEIMAGE (e.g example.sparseimage) file and click information -> Open With.
    2. In the programs list, click Apple Apple Disk Utility program Or other appropriate program that you want.
    3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
    4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Apple Disk Utility extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

All Platform Software Programs for SPARSEIMAGE File Extension

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  5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

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Updated 7/1/2025