Commonly opened with
  • The originating game or emulator
Supported platforms
  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
  • Web / Cross-platform
  • Android
  • iOS
Editable?
Partially / with the right tool
Viewable without special tools?
Not directly — needs the right app
Inherent format risk
Generally low risk
Safety guidance (not a guarantee)

A generic or catch-all format. What it can actually do depends entirely on the application that created it — treat it with the same caution as any file from an untrusted source.

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File extension lookup

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Frequently asked questions

What is a .sav file?

A file storing game progress. The exact internal format is specific to whichever game or emulator created it.

Can I edit a .sav file?

Partially. .sav files can be edited with the right tool (such as The originating game or emulator), but not with just any text editor.

Does having a .sav extension mean the file is safe?

No single extension can guarantee that. A generic or catch-all format. What it can actually do depends entirely on the application that created it — treat it with the same caution as any file from an untrusted source. Always consider where the file came from, not just its name.

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