SFB File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .sfb
Full Name PlayStation 3 Disc Data File
Primary Association PlayStation 3 Console
File Type Binary
Usage To authenticate PlayStation 3 game discs
MIME Type application/octet-stream
Structure Contains unique disc identifiers
Size Typically small (few KB)
Location on Disc Root directory
Encryption None
Editable No (Modifying can cause authentication failure)
Accessibility System Software
Backup Importance High (Essential for disc authentication)
File Signature None specific, but has a unique structure
Interoperability Exclusive to PlayStation 3 platform
Generated By Game developers/publishers
Readability Can be read by specific software or by the PlayStation 3 system
Modification Date Set at the time of disc mastering
Tool for Creation Proprietary software by Sony
Relevance Essential for game disc authentication