NSF files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: NES Sound Format Audio
The NES Sound Format (.nsf) stores and plays music from the NES. It is similar to the PSID file format for C64 music. An NSF player runs the music code to make music. Developer Kevin Horton created ...
General Information
| Title | NSF File Extension |
| Extension | .nsf |
| Full Form | NES Sound Format Audio |
| File Type | Audio File |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| MIME Type | audio/x-nsf |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store audio |
| Additional Functions | Replicate NES sound |
| Features | Multiple tracks, Emulated sound |
File Characteristics
| Quality | 8-bit audio |
| Supports Layers | Multiple channels |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes, with tools |
Use Cases
| Retro Gaming | Yes |
| Music Production | Chiptune artists |
| Emulation | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Safe sources, Updated players |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1980s |
| Latest Version | Varies by player |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .nsfe, .ftm, .spc |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Audio Overload |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| FamiTracker |
Free | Windows |
| Nestopia |
Free | Windows, Unix-like |
Type 2: Lotus Notes Database
The data items of the Lotus Notes application are stored in the NSF file format. The NSF file is the database file of IBM Lotus Notes. The NSF file format defines the schema to store different objects...
General Information
| Title | NSF File Extension |
| Extension | .nsf |
| Full Form | Notes Storage Facility |
| File Type | Database File |
| Developer | IBM |
| MIME Type | application/vnd.lotus-notes |
File Function
| Primary Function | Data Storage, Information Management |
| Additional Functions | Replication, Security, Application Development |
| Features | Structured Data, Design Elements |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Highly Structured |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Yes | |
| Calendaring | Yes |
| Team Collaboration | Yes |
| Web Applications | Yes |
| Custom Database Applications | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Unauthorized Access |
| Best Practices | Access Control, Encryption, Regular Backups |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1989 |
| Associated with HCL | 2019 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .ntf, .ndx, .id |
