Basic information about SFS file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension SFS（*.SFS or *.sfs）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the SFS file yourself.

There are 8 file types using the SFS file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the SFS file with their brief description and a list of programs that support SFS file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the SFS file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the SFS file?
  • How to open a SFS file?
  • What programs do I need to open a SFS file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a SFS file?
  • How to convert SFS files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to SFS file format?


1.Detail information about SFS file extension: Squashfs File Archive

File type Squashfs File Archive Category Compressed Files
Developer N/A File format Binary
Description SFS file is a Squashfs File Archive. Read-only archive format developed for Linux-based operating systems; often used for creating installer archives and software distributions; typically compressed using .GZIP compression.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SFS files

Windows		 7-Zip
PeaZip

Linux		 Squashfs


2.Detail information about SFS file extension: Kerbal Space Program Save File

File type Kerbal Space Program Save File Category Game Files
Developer Squad File format N/A
Description SFS file is a Kerbal Space Program Save File developed by Squad.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SFS files

Windows		 Squad Kerbal Space Program

macOS
 Squad Kerbal Space Program


3.Detail information about SFS file extension: SFX Sample File

File type SFX Sample File Category Audio Files
Developer sfxr File format Binary
Description SFS file is a SFX Sample File developed by sfxr.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SFS files

Windows		 sfxr


4.Detail information about SFS file extension: HP PCL 5 Scalable Font File

File type HP PCL 5 Scalable Font File Category Font Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SFS file is a HP PCL 5 Scalable Font File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SFS files


5.Detail information about SFS file extension: OpenOffice.org Frame File

File type OpenOffice.org Frame File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SFS file is a OpenOffice.org Frame File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SFS files

Windows		 StarOffice


6.Detail information about SFS file extension: Browser3D File

File type Browser3D File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SFS file is a Browser3D File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SFS files

Windows		 Browser3D


7.Detail information about SFS file extension: Orion Audio File

File type Orion Audio File Category Audio Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SFS file is a Orion Audio File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SFS files

Windows		 Orion


8.Detail information about SFS file extension: Sibelius Shortcut Set File

File type Sibelius Shortcut Set File Category Settings Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SFS file is a Sibelius Shortcut Set File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SFS files

Windows		 Sibelius

macOS
 Sibelius for Mac



Can't open a SFS file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.SFS”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the SFS extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support SFS file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of SFS files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a SFS file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a SFS file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a SFS file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the SFS file is damaged.
  • Whether the SFS file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the SFS file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the SFS file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the SFS file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a SFS file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a SFS file.

If the SFS file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.