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Basic information about SAV file

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

There are 6 file types using the SAV file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the SAV file with their brief description and a list of programs that support SAV file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the SAV file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the SAV file?
How to open a SAV file?
What programs do I need to open a SAV file?
What programs help to create and edit a SAV file?
How to convert SAV files to another file format?
How to convert another files to SAV file format?

1.Detail information about SAV file extension: Parallels Desktop Saved State Image File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert SAV files
File type	Parallels Desktop Saved State Image File	Category	Backup Files
Developer	Parallels	File format	Binary
Description	SAV file is a Parallels Desktop Saved State Image File developed by Parallels. File saved by Parallels Desktop, a program that allows users to run Windows from Mac computers; stores the state of the Parallels Desktop virtual machine (VM) when it is paused or suspended; used to load and save VM states.
macOS	Parallels Desktop 13 for Mac

2.Detail information about SAV file extension: Nintendo DS Save File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert SAV files
File type	Nintendo DS Save File	Category	Game Files
Developer	Nintendo	File format	Binary
Description	SAV file is a Nintendo DS Save File developed by Nintendo.
Windows	NO$GBA iDeaS Emulator DeSmuME
macOS	DeSmuME
Linux	DeSmuME

3.Detail information about SAV file extension: Saved Game

Software programs that will open, edit or convert SAV files
File type	Saved Game	Category	Game Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	SAV file is a Saved Game.
Windows	Open with original program Ancient Domains of Mystery Chaser Delta Force Dolphin GameSave Manager Half-Life 2 No$gba OpenTTD Secrets Can Kill SpellForce 2
macOS	Open with original program

4.Detail information about SAV file extension: SPSS Data File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert SAV files
File type	SPSS Data File	Category	Data Files
Developer	IBM	File format	Binary
Description	SAV file is a SPSS Data File developed by IBM.
Windows	IBM SPSS
macOS	IBM SPSS
Linux	IBM SPSS

5.Detail information about SAV file extension: Mass Effect 3 Saved Game

Software programs that will open, edit or convert SAV files
File type	Mass Effect 3 Saved Game	Category	Game Files
Developer	Electronic Arts	File format	Binary
Description	SAV file is a Mass Effect 3 Saved Game developed by Electronic Arts.
Windows	Gibbed's Mass Effect 3 Save Editor Electronic Arts Mass Effect 3

6.Detail information about SAV file extension: Fallout 2 Map Archive

Software programs that will open, edit or convert SAV files
File type	Fallout 2 Map Archive	Category	Game Files
Developer	Bethesda Softworks	File format	Binary
Description	SAV file is a Fallout 2 Map Archive developed by Bethesda Softworks.
Windows	Bethesda Softworks Fallout 2 WinRAR 5

How to convert SAV files to another file format?

There are 8 records in our database eligible for SAV files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve SAV to another files conversion, you may use the option.

SAV to CSV	SAV to DOC	SAV to EXCEL	SAV to PDF
SAV to SPV	SAV to WORD	SAV to XLS	SAV to XLSX

How to convert another files to SAV file format?

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

CSV to SAV

SPV to SAV

Can't open a SAV 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.SAV”。

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 SAV extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the SAV 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.