SF2 File

What are SF2 files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a SF2 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 SF2 file?

A .SF2 file is a SoundFont 2 Sound Bank file.

These files define a group of audio samples (commonly referred to as a patch collection) that are played back using MIDI data on a user's computer. The SF2 file may contain loops, envelopes, layers, instruments, and other sound bank information.

The SF2 file format is commonly used to save custom patches and software instruments.

How to open SF2 files

We have identified five SF2 openers that are compatible with this specific type of SF2 file.

Programs that open SoundFont 2 Sound Bank files

Last updated: February 24, 2023

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of SF2 files. Remember, different programs may use SF2 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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