SFS File: What is it?

Author:   |   Amended: November 26, 2018

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SFS File Summary

The SFS File Extension has seven different file types (mostly seen as the Squashfs File Archive format) and can be opened with ten distinctive software programs, with the dominant related application developed by Igor Pavlov (7-Zip software). The majority of SFS files are considered Compressed Files, but they can also be Game Files or Audio Files.

We have found SFS files on the Windows, Android, and Linux operating systems. They are both mobile and desktop device friendly. The SFS File Extension carries a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning that these files are scarcely found in most user's file stores.

To learn more about SFS files and their associated software applications, please see the information below. Plus, we provide a basic troubleshooting guide to solve problems with opening SFS files.

Low
Prevalence
5125
Standing

/ 11690

Active

State

26

November

2018

Revised

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Varieties of SFS Files

  7 known file types use this extension

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 Demand


Popular OSes

Windows (97.14%)
Macintosh (2.06%)
Linux (0.73%)
Chrome (0.05%)
Other (0.01%)

Top Devices

Samsung (28.86%)
Apple (21.83%)
Huawei (9.25%)
Xiaomi (6.74%)
LG (3.11%)


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

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