How to view .SNP file

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How to view .SNP file

Philip Cox 5

I have a number of files in .SNP format, which originally could be opened with the Microsoft Snapshot Viewer which was part of Microsoft Access. I cannot find a safe version of that program to download. How can I view these .SNP files now or convert them into currently available file format.

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Viorel 127.3K Reputation points

2024-11-02T16:38:30+00:00

It seems that SNP is a compound file consisting of EMF images, therefore it is probably possible to write a program (in C++, for example) that uses functions like StgOpenStorageEx etc. to extract the images to separate files, which can be viewed in Paint or other graphical programs.
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Viorel 127.3K Reputation points

2024-11-02T16:38:30+00:00

It seems that SNP is a compound file consisting of EMF images, therefore it is probably possible to write a program (in C++, for example) that uses functions like StgOpenStorageEx etc. to extract the images to separate files, which can be viewed in Paint or other graphical programs.
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Answer 1

Gustav 767 MVP

I have the original Snapshot Viewer installer:

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If you like, reach me at "gustav (@) cactus (.) dk" and I can e-mail it to you.

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Answer 2

Hi,

Here are a few ways to open .SNP files:

Use Microsoft Access (older versions): If you have an older version of Microsoft Access (prior to 2010), you can open the .SNP file directly in Access.
Convert the .SNP File:
- Open the .SNP file in an older version of Microsoft Access, if available, and export it as a PDF or another format.
- Alternatively, you can use third-party file conversion tools to convert .SNP files to PDF, but exercise caution to ensure data security.
Virtual Machine with Snapshot Viewer:
- You can set up a virtual machine with an older version of Windows and install Microsoft Snapshot Viewer (no longer officially available from Microsoft).
- This will allow you to view the .SNP file in its original format within the VM.
Use Third-Party Tools: There are some online and downloadable viewers that can open .SNP files. Make sure the tool is reputable to avoid security risks. For example: Snapshot Viewer (https://download.cnet.com/snapshot-viewer/3000-2064_4-10744524.html)

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Jonas