SST2 files (PS2)

SST2 files are containers that store data converted to the PlayStation2 format for later use.

These files are created either when exporting songs from an existing PS2 disc, or when converting UltraStar songs (.txt) into the PS2 format.

Main Data

• BMP: 128x128 Bitmap
• IPU: Video stream (SingStar IPU format)
• IDX: Keyframe data for video playback
• MIB: Audio stream (see note)
• MIH: Header for audio
• XML: melody.xml (PS2 variation)

Additional Data

• Song ID (since v1.3)
• Act ID (since v1.3)
• Artist
• Song
• Video Mode
• Framecount
• Length
• BPM
• Chorus Time
• Medley Start (Normal)
• Medley End (Normal)
• Medley Start (Micro)
• Medley End (Micro)

Notes

When an SST2 file is generated from an UltraStar song (.txt), the final MIB file is not included in the container. Instead, the original audio file is stored to save disk space, as the MP3 version is typically smaller.

Audio data is encrypted, whether stored as an MIB file or as an MP3 file.