SAM File

What are SAM files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a SAM file or just wondering what they contain? We explain what these files are used for and show you software that we know can open or otherwise handle your files.

What is a SAM file?

SAM files have multiple uses, and Ami Pro/Word Pro Document is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

Ami Pro/Word Pro Document

These files contain documents created with the Ami Pro word processing application. Ami Pro, developed by Samna, was acquired by Lotus, and later acquired by IBM.

The latest version of the Ami Pro software was called IBM Lotus Word Pro. It has long been discontinued.

How to open SAM files

We have identified one SAM opener that is compatible with this specific type of SAM file.

Programs that open Ami Pro/Word Pro Document files

Last updated: February 24, 2023

All known file formats using extension .SAM

While Ami Pro/Word Pro Document is a popular type of SAM-file, we know of 6 different uses of the .SAM file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

Sampbox Deluxe Sample

We know that one SAM format is Sampbox Deluxe Sample. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

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

Samurize Package

We know that one SAM format is Samurize Package. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Sequence Alignment/Map Format

We know that one SAM format is Sequence Alignment/Map Format. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

STOS Sample

We know that one SAM format is STOS Sample. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

TriloTracker Sample

We know that one SAM format is TriloTracker Sample. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of SAM files. Remember, different programs may use SAM 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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