SFL File Type

- The quick facts

What are SFL files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a SFL 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 SFL file?

SFL files have multiple uses, and Sound Forge Metadata is one of them.

Sound Forge Metadata File

The .sfl file extension is most commonly used by the Sound Forge digital audio editing software by MAGIX (previously owned by Sony). The SFL files store the region and marker information pertaining to an associated sound file. These files are created automatically by the Sound Forge software when a user makes edits to an associated sound file.

The SFL files do not contain any actual audio data, just references for the associated audio file.

How to open SFL files

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

Programs that open Sound Forge Metadata files

Last updated: February 24, 2022

More file formats using the SFL extension

Through our research of SFL files, we know that the following formats exist. However, we have not yet analyzed them in detail.

Various apps that use files with this extension

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