Basic information about SAM file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension SAM（*.SAM or *.sam）, 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 SAM file yourself.

There are 9 file types using the SAM file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the SAM file with their brief description and a list of programs that support SAM file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the SAM file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the SAM file?
  • How to open a SAM file?
  • What programs do I need to open a SAM file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a SAM file?
  • How to convert SAM files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to SAM file format?


1.Detail information about SAM file extension: MS Office 97 File Converter (DLL)

File type MS Office 97 File Converter (DLL) Category Page Layout Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SAM file is a MS Office 97 File Converter (DLL). The sam file extension is also related to a  file converter integrated in Microsoft Office 97. It was used to convert documents from previous formats to newer ones.

This type of .sam file was some sort of library used for the converter.

This sam file type entry was marked as obsolete and no longer supported file format.

This type of file is no longer actively used and is most likely obsolete. This is typically the case for system files in old operating systems, file types from long discontinued software, or previous versions of certain file types (like documents, projects etc.) that were replaced in higher versions of their original programs.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SAM files

Windows		 Microsoft Office


2.Detail information about SAM file extension: MOD Edit Sample File

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

Windows		 SAM RAW/VOC/WAV utility

macOS
 CocoModX


3.Detail information about SAM file extension: LMHOSTS Sample File

File type LMHOSTS Sample File Category Text Files
Developer Microsoft File format Text
Description SAM file is a LMHOSTS Sample File developed by Microsoft.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SAM files

Windows		 Microsoft Windows 7
Any text editor


4.Detail information about SAM file extension: Samurize Package

File type Samurize Package Category Data Files
Developer Samurize File format Zip
Description SAM file is a Samurize Package developed by Samurize.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SAM files

Windows		 Samurize


5.Detail information about SAM file extension: Ami Pro Document

File type Ami Pro Document Category Text Files
Developer Samna File format Binary
Description SAM file is a Ami Pro Document developed by Samna.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SAM files

Windows		 Samna Ami Pro
IBM Lotus Word Pro
Microsoft Word 2016 with Microsoft Office Converter Pack
Corel WordPerfect X8
ABC Amber Text Converter
Ability Write
WordPerfect Office


6.Detail information about SAM file extension: Signed 8-bit PCM Audio

File type Signed 8-bit PCM Audio Category Audio Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SAM file is a Signed 8-bit PCM Audio.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SAM files

Windows		 Adobe Audition
Awave Studio
Adobe Audition

macOS
 Adobe Audition for Mac


7.Detail information about SAM file extension: IP Address Map File

File type IP Address Map File Category Web Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SAM file is a IP Address Map File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SAM files


8.Detail information about SAM file extension: CalTech PaleoMag Data File

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


9.Detail information about SAM file extension: Age Of Wonders III Strategic Map File

File type Age Of Wonders III Strategic Map File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SAM file is a Age Of Wonders III Strategic Map File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SAM files

Windows		 Age of Wonders III Level Editor



How to convert SAM files to another file format?

There are 10 records in our database eligible for SAM files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve SAM to another files conversion, you may use the option.

SAM to AWW SAM to DOC SAM to DOCX SAM to DOX
SAM to LWP SAM to PDF SAM to RTF SAM to TEXT
SAM to TXT SAM to WRI


How to convert another files to SAM file format?

There are 2 records in our database eligible for another files to SAM file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to SAM conversion, you may use the option.

AWW to SAM LWP to SAM


Can't open a SAM 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.SAM”。

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 SAM extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support SAM 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 SAM 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 SAM file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a SAM 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 SAM file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the SAM 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.