SFF files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: M.U.G.E.N Sprite File
General Information
| Title | SFF File Extension |
| Extension | .sff |
| Full Form | M.U.G.E.N Sprite File |
| File Type | Sprite/Graphics File |
| Developer | Elecbyte |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store sprites |
| Additional Functions | Animation data |
| Features | Indexed colors, Raster graphics |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on sprites |
| Supports Layers | Yes |
| Supports Transparency | Yes |
| Editable | With compatible tools |
Use Cases
| Game Modding | Yes |
| Character Creation | Yes |
| Animation | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Generally low |
| Best Practices | Verify source, Scan for malware |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1999 |
| Latest Version | Dependent on M.U.G.E.N version |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .def, .air, .snd |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 M.U.G.E.N |
Free | Windows |
| Fighter Factory |
Free | Windows |
Type 2: Standard Flowgram Format File
Standard flowgram format (SFF) encodes pyrosequencing results from 454 Life Sciences platform. SFF views, edits, converts with DNA Baser SFF Workbench. Or converts to FASTQ format with sff2fastq or se...
General Information
| Title | SFF File Extension |
| Extension | .sff |
| Full Form | Standard Flowgram Format File |
| File Type | Data File |
| Developer | 454 Life Sciences |
| MIME Type | application/x-sff |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store DNA sequence data |
| Additional Functions | Contain quality scores |
| Features | Binary format, Multiple reads |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High-throughput |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | With tools |
Use Cases
| Genomics Research | Yes |
| Clinical Diagnostics | Yes |
| Comparative Genomics | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Data validation, Encryption |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2000s |
| Latest Version | Dependent on software |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .fasta, .fastq, .seq |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| Roche 454 Sequencing Systems |
Commercial | Instrument-specific |
| sff_extract |
Free | Cross-platform |
| BioPerl |
Free | Cross-platform |
Type 3: Structured Fax File
The Structured Fax File format represents primarily Group 3 fax documents. It contains page structure and compressed line data of the fax document. This format is used by COMMON-ISDN-API (CAPI). LEADT...
General Information
| Title | SFF File Extension |
| Extension | .sff |
| Full Form | Structured Fax File |
| File Type | Raster Image File |
| Developer | Various |
| MIME Type | image/x-sff |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store fax images |
| Additional Functions | Document archiving |
| Features | Monochrome, Multi-page |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Fax standard |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Limited |
Use Cases
| Fax Storage | Yes |
| Document Management | Yes |
| Data Conversion | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Safe sources |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Appearance | 1980s |
| Standardization | ITU-T Recommendations |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .tiff, .pdf, .jpg |