SAM File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
Format Name Ami Pro Document (SAM)
Primary Extension .sam
Developed by Samna Corporation
Format Type Document
MIME Type application/x-AmiPro
Binary/Text Binary
Compression Unsupported
Encryption Unsupported
Open Format No
Editable Yes, with specific software
Associated Programs IBM Lotus Word Pro, LibreOffice (with import filter)
Structure Contains document text, formatting, and images
Popularity Low (historical use primarily)
Character Set Depends on the document content
Key Features Text, graphics embedding, formatting styles
Use Case Word processing, historical document archival
Accessibility Limited by software support
Document Security Supports password protection (with compatible software)
Versioning Multiple versions, compatibility varies
Pros Ease of use for basic document creation and formatting in its era
Cons Limited contemporary software support; surpassed by more modern formats