Known SFA Files

Chief SFA Description

.SFA

File Name:	.sfa
Class:	Sony Sound Forge File

The file extension is related to Sony Sound Forge application developed by Magix Software.

Created by:	Sony
File Category:	Data Files
Folder:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.sfa

Software Programs That Open The Sony Sound Forge File:

Sound Forge Pro by Magix Software GmbH

Windows

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening SFA Files

Common Problems Opening SFA Files

Sound Forge Pro Isn't There

If you attempt to load your SFA file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open SFA Files". If so, it typically means that you don't have Sound Forge Pro installed for %%os%%. You won't be able to double-click to open your SFA because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.

Tip: If you have another software that you know opens SFA files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.

Wrong Version of Sound Forge Pro is Installed

Sometimes your installed version of Sound Forge Pro won't support your Sony Sound Forge File file. You will need to download a newer version of Sound Forge Pro if you don't have the right version. This issue mainly occurs when your Sony Sound Forge File file was created by a newer version of Sound Forge Pro than you have on your PC.

Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the SFA file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.

Regardless, most of the SFA file opening problems relate to not having the right version of Sound Forge Pro installed.

Other SFA File Issues

Although you might already have Sound Forge Pro or another SFA-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Sony Sound Forge File files. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening SFAs. Problems unrelated to software:

• SFA file type Registry entries are wrong
• Corruption of the SFA file description inside the Registry
• Corrupt install of Sound Forge Pro or other SFA-related program
• File corruption affecting your SFA file
• The SFA is infected with a virus
• Device drivers for SFA-related hardware are out-of-date
• Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Sony Sound Forge File file successfully