SFL File

What are SFL files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a SFL 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 SFL files.

What is a SFL file?

SFL files have multiple uses, and Sound Forge Metadata is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

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: January 25, 2025

All known file formats using extension .SFL

While Sound Forge Metadata File is a popular type of SFL-file, we know of 3 different uses of the .SFL file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

LaserJet Soft Font

We know that one SFL format is LaserJet Soft Font. 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 SFL openers which you will find listed below.

MADE Sound File

We know that one SFL format is MADE Sound File. 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 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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