.SGN File Extension

SGN files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Signet Bureau DRM File

SGN files allow secure storage and transfer of 3D models. The files use encryption to control access. Sellers can provide digital content directly to consumers without a marketplace using this format....

General Information

Title SGN File Extension
Extension .sgn
Full Form Signet Bureau DRM File
File Type DRM Protected File
Developer Signet
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function DRM protection
Additional Functions Content access control
Features Encryption, Licensing

File Characteristics

Quality Encrypted content
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

E-book Management Yes
Content Distribution Yes
DRM Enforcement Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Unauthorized access
Best Practices Secure distribution, License management

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release N/A
Latest Version N/A

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .pdf, .epub, .mobi

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Signet Bureau software Commercial Windows

Type 2: Slax Boot File

General Information

Title SGN File Extension
Extension .sgn
Full Form Slax Boot File
File Type System Boot File
Developer Slax
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Boot Identifier
Additional Functions Module Activation
Features Portable, Lightweight

File Characteristics

Quality Highly Specific
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Operating System Boot Yes
Live USB Creation Yes
System Recovery Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Boot Malware
Best Practices Checksum Verification

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2003
Latest Version Slax 9 (2017)

Associated Types

Related Extensions .sb, .mo, .sbm

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Slax OS Free Cross-platform
Various Boot Loaders N/A Cross-platform