File Extension Database

Open SFO File

SFO extension files have various applications depending on their format, some of them are as follows:

PSP Game

In this section, the SFO file contains parameters information about a Playstation Portable (PSP) game.

The PSP, or PlayStation Portable, is a console that is capable of performing tasks related, not only to video games, but also to a portable media player and also as a PDA.

The PSP at the time was the most technically powerful portable console on the market.

It has a 333 MHz CPU and a 4.3-inch screen (with a resolution of 480 x 272 pixels) which makes it very complete compared to other similar ones in its environment, including here the Nintendo DS and the N-Gage.

It incorporated a data system, based on UMD disks, which are small disks of about 6 centimeters that can store up to 1.8 GB, more than enough for both games and multimedia content.

It also incorporated a Wi-Fi connection, a hallmark of next-generation consoles shared with the Nintendo DS and that exponentially expands its possibilities.

Thus, the SFO file stores information such as category, disc version, parental level, region code, titles, and updater version.

CuteFTP

In this second case, an SFO file stores the search settings used by CuteFTP, a popular FTP program for Windows and Mac OS X.

What is FTP?

FTP is the acronym for 'File Transfer Protocol'.

FTP is a protocol used to transfer all kinds of files between computers connected to a network, for example the Internet.

FTP accounts are the standard way to manage content hosted on a web server: send files, download them, create directories, delete files, etc.

Each FTP account is identified by its username and is validated using a password.

Likewise, each FTP account is associated with a directory that behaves like its root, such that the user connecting via FTP can access files created in directories and subdirectories starting from its root, but no further back.

The SFO file is often referred to as 'CuteSearch.sfo'

Software to open and work with a SFO file

How Can I Open SFO File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open SFO file is to find a SFO file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a SFO 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 SFO 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 SFO file opener then try to search online for "SFO viewer", "application to open SFO file" or "open SFO file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open SFO file

How Can I Open SFO File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a SFO file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a SFO 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 SFO file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as SFO file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open SFO file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open SFO file then try to search for "SFO viewer", "application to open SFO file" or "read SFO file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read SFO file

How Can I Open SFO File on Android

If you downloaded a SFO 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 SFO 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 "SFO".
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 "SFO viewer", "SFO 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 SFO File on iPhone or iPad

To open SFO 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 SFO 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 "SFO". This way you can find apps which can open SFO 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 "SFO viewer" or "SFO file" online in your favorite search engine.

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