File extension SAF
| File type | Street Atlas USA Map Format |
| Developer | DeLorme |
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What is a SAF file?
SAF is an extension used in files related to Street Atlas USA mapping and GPS navigation software. SAF is a file containing standard and user-added (e.g. layers) map elements. These are complete data that allows you to properly display the map area data.
Street Atlas USA is a tool developed for Windows by DeLorme. Its maps cover the United States and Canada. It is a rare piece of software these days.
Program(s) that can open the .SAF file
Windows
How to open SAF files
If you cannot open the SAF file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports SAF among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the SAF file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the SAF format files
The inability to open and operate the SAF file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the Street Atlas USA Map Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a SAF file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the SAF file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the SAF from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the SAF format
- The SAF file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the SAF file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a SAF file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the SAF file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the SAF file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the SAF file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
Updated 01/24/2022
How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.SAF) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected SAF file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the SAF file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. SAF) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.