Varieties of SFS Files

Chief SFS Description

.SFS

File Format:	.sfs
Class:	Squashfs File Archive

An SFS file is a read-only archive format developed for Linux-based operating systems and used primarily for creating installer archives and software distributions. SFS files are used for installing updates on Navigon-based GPS devices and is typically compressed using GZIP.

Organization:	Open Source
Group:	Compressed Files
Subkey:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.sfs

Software Programs That Open The Squashfs File Archive:

7-Zip by Igor Pavlov

Windows

Android

Linux

PeaZip by Open Source

Windows

Linux

Squashfs by Open Source

Linux

Other SFS Descriptions

.SFS

File Format:	.sfs
Class:	Kerbal Space Program Save File

An SFS file is a saved game file created by Kerbal Space Program (KSP). It saves the state of the game as a file called persistent.sfs and allows the game to be resumed.

Organization:	Squad
Group:	Game Files

Software Programs That Open Kerbal Space Program Save File Files:

Squad Kerbal Space Program by Squad

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

.SFS

File Format:	.sfs
Class:	SFX Sample File

An SFX file is a file created by sfxr, a program used to make sound effects. It can be exported to WAV files in the software.

Organization:	Tomas Pettersson
Group:	Audio Files

Software Programs That Open SFX Sample File Files:

sfxr by Tomas Pettersson

Compatible with:

Windows

.SFS

File Format:	.sfs
Class:	Orion Audio File

An SFS file is associated with the Orion audio editing software and stores audio data created in Orion virtual studio.

Organization:	Synapse Audio Software
Group:	Audio Files

Software Programs That Open Orion Audio File Files:

Orion by Synapse Audio Software

Compatible with:

Windows

.SFS

File Format:	.sfs
Class:	OpenOffice.org Frame File

An SFS file is a data file related to OpenOffice and StarOffice and stores frame used in the program.

Organization:	Oracle Corporation
Group:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open OpenOffice.org Frame File Files:

Apache OpenOffice by Apache Software Foundation

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Android

Linux

StarOffice by Oracle Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

Solaris

.SFS

File Format:	.sfs
Class:	Browser3D File

An SFS file is a file used by Browser3D and stores some form of data use internally in the program.

Organization:	Open Source
Group:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open Browser3D File Files:

Browser3D by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

Linux

FreeBSD

.SFS

File Format:	.sfs
Class:	Sibelius Shortcut Set File

An SFS file is related to the music notation software Sibelius and stores feature and keyboard shortcut set file.

Organization:	Avid Technology
Group:	Settings Files

Software Programs That Open Sibelius Shortcut Set File Files:

Avid Sibelius by Avid Technology

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

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SFS Troubleshooting

Typical SFS Opening Challenges

7-Zip Not Present

If you attempt to load your SFS file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open SFS Files". When this happens, it is commonly due to 7-Zip missing in %%os%%. Your operating system cannot associate your SFS with 7-Zip, so double-clicking the file won't work.

Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your SFS, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").

7-Zip is Out-of-Date

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of 7-Zip installed that's incompatible with your Squashfs File Archive type. Download the latest 7-Zip version from the Igor Pavlov website to ensure you have the correct one installed. Most of the time your Squashfs File Archive file was created by a newer 7-Zip than what you have installed.

Tip: Investigate your SFS file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.

Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening SFS files are due to having the wrong version of 7-Zip installed.

More Causes of Problems Opening SFSs

You can still experience errors opening SFS files even with the latest version of 7-Zip installed on your PC. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening SFS files. These issues include:

• SFS file references in the Windows Registry are broken
• Mistaken removal of the Windows registry SFS description
• Corrupt install of 7-Zip or other SFS-related program
• Something has caused file corruption of your SFS
• The SFS is infected with a virus
• Hardware associated with SFS has outdated drivers
• Windows has inadequate resources to open your Squashfs File Archive file