SFV File

What are SFV files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a SFV file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your SFV files.

What is a SFV file?

SFV stands for Simple File Verification. Files containing the .sfv extension are used for storing the checksum data of files, folders, or disks that are on the user's computer. The SFV files look for files that do not "add up" to the checksum data in the SFV file, such as files that are missing or corrupt.

File verification is commonly used when copying disks or downloading files from the Internet. The .sfv files can look to see if a file has been modified or if something is wrong with it, but it can not verify the authenticity of the file.

How to open SFV files

Important: Different programs may use files with the SFV file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your SFV file is, you may need to try a few different programs.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested ten different SFV openers which you will find listed below.

Last updated: July 31, 2023

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of SFV files. Remember, different programs may use SFV files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

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File.org helps thousands of users every day, and we would love to hear from you if you have additional information about SFV file formats, example files, or compatible programs. Please use the links below or email us at submit@file.org to discuss further.