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What are SAV files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a SAV 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 SAV files.

What is a SAV file?

SAV files have multiple uses, and Daemon Tools Pro Disk Image is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

Daemon Tools Pro Disk Image

We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

How to open SAV files

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

Programs that open Daemon Tools Pro Disk Image files

DAEMON ToolsDAEMON ToolsVerified

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Free Download Manager Data

We know that one SAV format is Free Download Manager Data. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

SAV opener for Windows

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

Avatar Studio Save

We know that one SAV format is Avatar Studio Save. 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 SAV openers which you will find listed below.

Denise Amiga Saved State

We know that one SAV format is Denise Amiga Saved State. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Denise C64 Saved State

We know that one SAV format is Denise C64 Saved State. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

DOSBox-X Save State

We know that one SAV format is DOSBox-X Save State. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

GTKWave Saved Session

We know that one SAV format is GTKWave Saved Session. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Half-Life Saved Game

We know that one SAV format is Half-Life Saved Game. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Interactive Data Language (IDL) Binary Save File

We know that one SAV format is Interactive Data Language (IDL) Binary Save File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Music Box Music

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

No$GBA Nintendo Gameboy Advance Emulator Saved Session

We know that one SAV format is No$GBA Nintendo Gameboy Advance Emulator Saved Session. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Programs that open these SAV files

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

No$GBANo$GBAVerified

NTRQ Module

Music Module composed using the NES NTRQ Music "Tracker".

OPTune Saved Recovery Info

We know that one SAV format is OPTune Saved Recovery Info. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

PASW Statistics Data

We know that one SAV format is PASW Statistics Data. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

SPSS For Windows Data

SPSS For Windows Data files use the .sav extension to store full statistical datasets produced by IBM SPSS Statistics (formerly SPSS Inc.). The file holds both the actual data - arranged as cases (rows) and variables (columns) - and a metadata dictionary that defines each variable's name, type (numeric or character), display format, optional labels, and any missing-value codes. This format is used when you save data in SPSS using commands like SAVE or via the Data Editor.

The metadata dictionary may include extended information such as variable labels (long textual descriptions of what each variable means), value labels (mapping from code values to human-readable categories), and optional documentation or other attributes embedded in the file. When opening a .sav file, SPSS reads these definitions first, so analyses and displays can correctly interpret and format each variable.

Internally, .sav files are binary and structured in three main sections: a header, a dictionary of variable descriptor records and optional label/extension/document records, followed by the data observations. The header begins with a signature string indicating the file format version and character encoding, followed by a fixed-length identification string showing SPSS version and operating system information.

The file signature at byte offset 0 consists of the ASCII sequence $FL2@(#) SPSS DATA FILE which identifies this exact SPSS .sav format.

Programs that open these SAV files

We have identified 2 SAV openers that are compatible with this specific type of SAV file.

IBM SPSSIBM SPSSVerified
PASW StatisticsPASW StatisticsVerified

Star Wars: Jedi Knight Save Game

We know that one SAV format is Star Wars: Jedi Knight Save Game. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Wataroo Save State

We know that one SAV format is Wataroo Save State. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Windows NT Registry Hive

We know that one SAV format is Windows NT Registry Hive. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Wolfenstein Save Game

We know that one SAV format is Wolfenstein Save Game. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

ZBoy Saved State

We know that one SAV format is ZBoy Saved State. 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 SAV files. Remember, different programs may use SAV files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

SecuROMSecuROMVerified
IBM SPSS StatisticsIBM SPSS StatisticsUser submitted
WinDS PROWinDS PROUser submitted
Left 4 DeadLeft 4 DeadUser submitted
VindictusVindictusUser submitted
Left4Dead2Left4Dead2User submitted
Left4deadLeft4deadUser submitted
Counter-Strike - SourceCounter-Strike - SourceUser submitted
Counter-Strike SourceCounter-Strike SourceUser submitted
IDLIDLUser submitted

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