SAF files exist as 5 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Street Atlas USA Map File
File Function
| Primary Function |
Store map data |
| Additional Functions |
Navigation, Route planning |
| Features |
GIS information, Geolocation |
File Characteristics
| Quality |
High precision |
| Supports Layers |
Yes |
| Supports Transparency |
No |
| Editable |
With software |
Use Cases
| Navigation |
Yes |
| Travel Planning |
Yes |
| GIS Analysis |
Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks |
Low risk |
| Best Practices |
Regular updates |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions |
.an1, .gpx, .shp |
Type 2: Secure Audio File
File Function
| Primary Function |
Store audio |
| Additional Functions |
Encryption, DRM protection |
| Features |
Secured, Encoded |
File Characteristics
| Quality |
Varies |
| Supports Layers |
No |
| Supports Transparency |
No |
| Editable |
No |
Use Cases
| Protected Music |
Yes |
| Secure Audio Transfer |
Yes |
| DRM Content |
Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks |
Low |
| Best Practices |
Secure handling, Authorized access |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions |
.mp3, .wav, .m4p |
Type 3: SafeText File
General Information
| Title |
SAF File Extension |
| Extension |
.saf |
| Full Form |
SafeText File |
| File Type |
Encrypted Text File |
| Developer |
Unknown |
| MIME Type |
application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function |
Store text securely |
| Additional Functions |
Prevent unauthorized access |
| Features |
Encrypted, Plain text |
File Characteristics
| Quality |
Text-based |
| Supports Layers |
No |
| Supports Transparency |
No |
| Editable |
With password |
Use Cases
| Secure Notes |
Yes |
| Confidential Information |
Yes |
| Personal Data Storage |
Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks |
Password cracking |
| Best Practices |
Strong passwords, Secure storage |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release |
Unknown |
| Latest Version |
Unknown |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions |
.txt, .docx |
Software Compatibility
| Software |
Usage Policy |
OS Compatibility |
 SafeText |
Free |
Platform Independent |
Type 4: McAfee Fortress File
File Function
| Primary Function |
Secure storage |
| Additional Functions |
File encryption, Archive compression |
| Features |
Data encryption, Compression support |
File Characteristics
| Quality |
High security |
| Supports Layers |
N/A |
| Supports Transparency |
N/A |
| Editable |
With key |
Use Cases
| Data Protection |
Yes |
| Secure Transfer |
Yes |
| Backup |
Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks |
Key exposure |
| Best Practices |
Strong passwords, Key management |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions |
.zip, .rar, .7z, .aes |
Type 5: Cricket Shot Animation File
File Function
| Primary Function |
Store animations |
| Additional Functions |
Cricket shot representation |
| Features |
Time-synced, Sequence data |
File Characteristics
| Quality |
High fidelity |
| Supports Layers |
Yes |
| Supports Transparency |
No |
| Editable |
With software |
Use Cases
| Game Development |
Yes |
| Sports Analysis |
Possibly |
| Animation |
Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks |
Low |
| Best Practices |
Regular backups, Software updates |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions |
.anim, .bvh, .fbx |
McAfee Endpoint Encryption