SGM files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: VisualBoyAdvance Saved Game
The sgm file contains saved state of a game. Use Visual Boy Advance to open sgm files. The sgm file extension is associated with Visual Boy Advance. Visual Boy Advance emulates Nintendo Gameboy Advanc...
General Information
| Title | SGM File Extension |
| Extension | .sgm |
| Full Form | VisualBoyAdvance Saved Game |
| File Type | Game Save File |
| Developer | VisualBoyAdvance Contributors |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Stores gameplay |
| Additional Functions | Save state, Game progress backup |
| Features | Quick save, Quick load |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High fidelity |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | With hex editor |
Use Cases
| Gameplay Saving | Yes |
| Game State Sharing | Yes |
| Game Progression | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | File tampering |
| Best Practices | Regular backups, Verify source |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2004 |
| Latest Version | Dependent on emulator |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .sav, .state, .0 |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 VisualBoyAdvance |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| VBA-M |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 RetroArch |
Free | Various platforms |
Type 2: SGML File
We have free online .SGM apps. These allow to view, edit, convert, merge, split and compare SGM files without installing anything. Click the links to see details for each feature. Compare SGM Files al...
General Information
| Title | SGML File Extension |
| Extension | .sgm |
| Full Form | Standard Generalized Markup Language File |
| File Type | Markup Language File |
| Developer | ISO |
| MIME Type | text/sgml |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store data |
| Additional Functions | Text formatting, Data interchange |
| Features | Descriptive markup, Flexibility |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High flexibility |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Document Markup | Yes |
| Technical Documentation | Yes |
| Large-scale Publishing | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Document tampering |
| Best Practices | Schema validation, Entity management |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1986 |
| Latest Revision | ISO 8879:1986 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .xml, .html, .dtd, .ent |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Adobe FrameMaker |
Paid | Windows, Mac |
| Corel WordPerfect |
Paid | Windows |
 Internet Explorer |
Free | Windows |
Type 3: Starpoint Gemini 2 Mod Package
General Information
| Title | SGM File Extension |
| Extension | .sgm |
| Full Form | Starpoint Gemini 2 Mod Package |
| File Type | Game Mod File |
| Developer | Little Green Men Games |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store modifications |
| Additional Functions | Add content, Alter gameplay |
| Features | Customizable, Expandable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Varies by mod |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes, with tools |
Use Cases
| Gameplay Enhancement | Yes |
| Custom Scenarios | Yes |
| Visual Improvements | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Code execution |
| Best Practices | Download from trusted, Verify source |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2013 |
| Latest Version | Depends on mod |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .mod, .pak |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| Starpoint Gemini 2 |
Paid | Windows |
| Starpoint Gemini Warlords |
Paid | Windows |