SAV File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .sav
Full Name Saved Game File
Primary Association Video Games
MIME Type application/octet-stream
Binary Format Yes
Text Format No
Compression May be compressed or encoded; depends on the game
Encryption Possible, depending on the game
Developer Varies by game
Editable With specific tools or hex editors
Used by Various video games across multiple platforms
Structure Varies significantly among different games
File Signature Varies by game
Interoperability Generally not interoperable between different games
Security Risk Potential if maliciously modified
Standardization No universal standard
Version Control May be internally versioned by specific games
Backup Importance High, as files can contain significant gameplay progress
Typical File Size Varies widely from a few KB to several MBs, depending on the game and the progress stored