.SAVE File Extension

SAVE files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Nano Temporary Save File

General Information

Title .SAVE File Extension
Extension .save
Full Form Nano Temporary Save File
File Type Temporary File
Developer GNU Project
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store unsaved changes
Additional Functions Backup, Crash recovery

File Characteristics

Auto-generated Yes
Hidden Typically
Editable Indirectly

Use Cases

Text Editing Yes
Crash Recovery Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Unintended data leak
Best Practices Regular saving, File cleanup

Historical/Version Information

Introduced With nano editor
Notable Changes Auto-save frequency, Naming conventions

Associated Types

Related Extensions .txt, .log

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
GNU nano Free Unix-like

Type 2: The Sims 4 Save File

The Sims 4 save file is located in Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 4/Saves. Make a backup of old save files before installing a new one. Make sure you don’t have a file with the same name as the ...

General Information

Title .SAVE File Extension
Extension .save
Full Form The Sims 4 Save File
File Type Game Save File
Developer Electronic Arts
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store game progress
Additional Functions Save game state, Store player settings
Features In-game save, Autosave

File Characteristics

Quality Varies
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Through gameplay, Game mods

Use Cases

Game Progression Yes
Gameplay Customization Yes
Backup and Sharing Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular backups, Avoid untrusted sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2014
Latest Version Corresponds with game updates

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .sims3, .sims2, .package

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
The Sims 4 Paid Windows, Mac
Origin Free, Requires game purchase Windows, Mac

Type 3: RetroGames.cc Saved Game

Retroarch save data wanted. Played games before on websites. Want to convert files to play on laptop retroarch. Chrono Trigger played on RetroGames.cc. Want to play on retroarch SNES core bsnes-hd. Sa...

General Information

Title .SAVE File Extension
Extension .save
Full Form RetroGames.cc Saved Game File
File Type Game Save File
Developer RetroGames.cc
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store game progress
Additional Functions Retain settings, Preserve scores
Features Binary format, Game-specific

File Characteristics

Quality Game-dependent
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Game Continuation Yes
Game Sharing Limited
Backup Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Regular backups, Avoid sharing

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Dependent on website updates

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .sav, .state

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
RetroGames.cc Emulator Free Web-based