.SNS File Extension

SNS files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: SNS Video Game Audio File

The sns file extension is used for audio in games by Electronic Arts. For sns files using EALayer3, the ealayer3.exe program can decode them. FFmpeg can decode the EA XAS ADPCM format. SNS files conta...

General Information

Title SNS File Extension
Extension .sns
Full Form SNS Video Game Audio File
File Type Game Audio File
Developer Unknown
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store audio
Additional Functions Game sounds, music
Features Proprietary format, Encoded

File Characteristics

Quality High, Game-standard
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable With tools

Use Cases

Video Games Yes
Game Modding Yes
Audio Sampling Possible

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Backup, Verify sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Varies by game

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .wav, .mp3, .ogg

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Various Game Engines N/A Varies
Audio Conversion Tools Varies Windows, Mac, Linux
Dedicated Game Tools Free, Paid Varies

Type 2: Save-N-Sync Project File

The SNS file format provides scheduling of events on multiple remote servers. This allows computers to synchronize files as modified versions. It ensures clean merging of changes. Features include glo...

General Information

Title SNS File Extension
Extension .sns
Full Form Save-N-Sync Project File
File Type Project File
Developer 45RPM Software
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store project data
Additional Functions Sync settings, Backup configuration
Features Data management, Configuration storage

File Characteristics

Quality High reliability
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes, proprietary software

Use Cases

Data Synchronization Yes
Backup Management Yes
Project Management Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Configuration disclosure
Best Practices Access control, Regular updates

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Version dependent on software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .syncdb, .synclog

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Save-N-Sync Commercial Windows