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Basic information about SF2 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension SF2（*.SF2 or *.sf2）, 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 SF2 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the SF2 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the SF2 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support SF2 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the SF2 file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the SF2 file?
  • How to open a SF2 file?
  • What programs do I need to open a SF2 file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a SF2 file?
  • How to convert SF2 files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to SF2 file format?


1.Detail information about SF2 file extension: SoundFont 2 Sound Bank

File type SoundFont 2 Sound Bank Category Audio Files
Developer E-mu Systems File format N/A
Description SF2 file is a SoundFont 2 Sound Bank developed by E-mu Systems. Defines a group of audio samples that can be played back using MIDI data; often called a "patch collection."
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SF2 files

Windows		 Creative Labs Vienna SoundFont Studio
Cakewalk SONAR X3
Native Instruments Kontakt
Mario Paint Composer
Awave Studio

macOS		 Native Instruments Kontakt
SimpleSynth



How to convert SF2 files to another file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for SF2 files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve SF2 to another files conversion, you may use the option.

SF2 to WAV


Can't open a SF2 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.SF2”。

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 SF2 extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support SF2 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 SF2 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 SF2 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a SF2 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 SF2 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the SF2 file is damaged.
  • Whether the SF2 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the SF2 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the SF2 file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the SF2 file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a SF2 file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a SF2 file.

If the SF2 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.