.SV5 File Extension

SV5 files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: BigJig 5 Saved Puzzle

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General Information

Title .SV5 File Extension
Extension .sv5
Full Form BigJig 5 Saved Puzzle
File Type Game File
Developer Lena Games
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store puzzle progress
Additional Functions Save game state, Preserve puzzle layout

File Characteristics

Quality High
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable By Game

Use Cases

Puzzle Saving Yes
Game Progression Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular backups

Historical/Version Information

Associated with BigJig version 5

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .sv4, .sv6, .sv7

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
BigJig Paid Windows

Type 2: Chris Sawyer's Locomotion Saved Game

General Information

Title SV5 File Extension
Extension .sv5
Full Form Chris Sawyer's Locomotion Saved Game File
File Type Game File
Developer Chris Sawyer
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store game progress
Additional Functions Preserve game state, settings
Features Binary format, Contains assets

File Characteristics

Quality Game-specific
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Via game, editors

Use Cases

Gameplay Continuation Yes
Game Modification Yes
Scenario Creation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Regular backups

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2004
Latest Version Dependent on software updates

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .sc5, .sc4

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Chris Sawyer's Locomotion Commercial Windows
OpenLoco Free Windows, macOS, Linux