SAM files exist as 5 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: LMHOSTS Sample File
This number can be changed in the system registry. The LMHOSTS file and the sample file are located in %windir% on Windows 95, 98, and Millenium Edition. Open over 400 file formats with File Viewer Pl...
General Information
| Title | SAM File Extension |
| Extension | .sam |
| Full Form | LMHOSTS Sample File |
| File Type | Sample Text File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Network hosts example |
| Additional Functions | Name resolution template |
| Features | Commented entries, Sample data |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Plain text |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Network Configuration | Yes |
| Name Resolution | Yes |
| Template | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Incorrect configuration |
| Best Practices | Validate entries, Backup original |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | With Windows NT |
| Notable Changes | Deprecated by DNS |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .hosts, .txt |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft Windows |
Licensed | Windows |
 Notepad |
Free | Windows |
| Any Text Editor |
Free | Varies |
Type 2: Samurize Package
General Information
| Title | SAM File Extension |
| Extension | .sam |
| Full Form | Samurize Package |
| File Type | Configuration/Package File |
| Developer | Samurize |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store configurations |
| Additional Functions | Contain scripts, images |
| Features | Customizable, Extensible |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on content |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | Yes |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| System Monitoring | Yes |
| Desktop Customization | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Script execution |
| Best Practices | Validate source |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Early 2000s |
| Latest Version | Discontinued |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .ini, .cfg |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| Samurize |
Free | Windows |
Type 3: MOD Edit Sample File
A SAM file was created by SAM Space if its "type" setting is samspace. A SAM Blockly file’s "type" setting is beepboop. After creating a SAM Studio program, students can install it on a SAM Labs dev...
General Information
| Title | .SAM File Extension |
| Extension | .sam |
| Full Form | Sequence Alignment/Map Format |
| File Type | Text-Based Format |
| Developer | Genome Research Consortium |
| MIME Type | text/x-sam |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store alignments |
| Additional Functions | Genomic data analysis |
| Features | Human-readable, Editable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High accuracy |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Genomic Research | Yes |
| Clinical Studies | Yes |
| Data Archiving | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Data privacy |
| Best Practices | Access control, Encryption |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2009 |
| Latest Version | As per SAMtools |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .bam, .cram, .vcf |
Type 4: Ami Pro Document
Ami Pro Document (SAM) files cannot be read by humans, only by the program. SAM files are 5KB to 110KB and contain words like "charset" and "LaserJet". 40% of SAM files are Ami Pro documents. Ami Pro ...
General Information
| Title | SAM File Extension |
| Extension | .sam |
| Full Form | Ami Pro Document |
| File Type | Word Processing Document |
| Developer | Samna Corporation |
| MIME Type | application/x-ami |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store documents |
| Additional Functions | Formatting, Styling |
| Features | Text, Images |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High readability |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Document Creation | Yes |
| Business Correspondence | Yes |
| Academic Papers | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Macro viruses |
| Best Practices | Scan for malware, Convert to modern formats |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1988 |
| Latest Version | Ami Pro 3.1 (1995) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .doc, .docx, .rtf, .odt |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 LibreOffice |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 Apache OpenOffice |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
Type 5: SAM Studio Project
General Information
| Title | SAM File Extension |
| Extension | .sam |
| Full Form | SAM Studio Project File |
| File Type | Project File |
| Developer | Softiverse Analytical Minds |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store project data |
| Additional Functions | Save multimedia content, Save project settings |
| Features | Multimedia integration, Non-linear editing |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High |
| Supports Layers | Yes |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Audio Production | Yes |
| Video Editing | Yes |
| Broadcasting | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Data corruption |
| Best Practices | Regular backups, Use latest software |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | N/A |
| Latest Version | N/A |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .smp, .sfk, .wav |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| Softiverse SAM Studio |
Commercial | Windows |