File Extension Database

Open SAV File

SAV file extension is widely used by a large number of computer games to store SAVed games information. "Savegame" is a snapshot of the game state that user can later restore. It's not uncommon for a game to take 40-60 hours to clear all levels and complete all objectives. Savegames are used to break down this time into shorter gaming sessions. Some parts of the game may be much more difficult to complete than others so before starting such level a savegame is made so that player can restore the game in case of failure.

Some computer games would limit the number of savegames available to the player or allow savegames only at certain moments of the game called checkpoints.

Data in SAV files is specific to the game that created them so only a game or application which created it can open SAV file. Usually these files are stored in the file system catalog that is specific to the game so it is uncommon for one game to try reading savegames from the other. However should this occur (possibly because of files being moved around on disk) this is most likely to cause an application crash because such scenario is rarely implemented by the game designers.

How Can I Open SAV File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open SAV file is to find a SAV file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a SAV file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open SAV file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as SAV file opener then try to search online for "SAV viewer", "application to open SAV file" or "open SAV file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open SAV file

How Can I Open SAV File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a SAV file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a SAV file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with SAV file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as SAV file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open SAV file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open SAV file then try to search for "SAV viewer", "application to open SAV file" or "read SAV file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read SAV file

How Can I Open SAV File on Android

If you downloaded a SAV file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded SAV file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "SAV".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "SAV viewer", "SAV file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open SAV File on iPhone or iPad

To open SAV File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the SAV file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "SAV". This way you can find apps which can open SAV files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "SAV viewer" or "SAV file" online in your favorite search engine.