SGF File Extension

SGF file extension is created by Anders Kierulf, also known as Smart Game Format File. SGF has been classified as Game Files. You can open and render the contents of this file in a Text Editor. You can open SGF files in SmartGo program.

Smart Game Format File Type

What is a SGF File Type?

Game records in the form of properties and property values are stored in SGF files to describe game characteristics. Some examples of the information stored in the file include game date, version of SGF specification, location of black and white stones on the board, movements of black and white players, game time limit, ranking of player and team, and where the game was played.

It was first developed in 1987 by Anders Kierulf as a Smart Go Format. It was used to save game records for SmartGo, a program used to play board game Go. In ancient China, Go was created as a two-player abstract strategy game where black and white stones are placed on d'points; intersection of grid lines to d' surrounding a larger total area than your opponent. It is widely used in China, Japan and Korea. The Smart Go Format was extended to d' other games and the name was changed to Smart Game Format.

Free online SGF Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .SGF (Smart Game Format File) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to SGF, merge, split and compare the SGF files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

SGF Converter

Open SGF

Edit SGF

Compare SGF Files

Merge SGF Files

Split SGF Files

SGF Metadata Viewer

SGF Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Smart Game Format File .SGF File Extensions while opening the .SGF files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open SGF Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Smart Game Format File on your system such as SmartGo.
2. Associate default Smartgo SmartGo program for *.sgf (Smart Game Format File) files.
   
   

   Associate SGF Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.SGF (e.g example.sgf) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Smartgo SmartGo program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .sgf files.
   
   

   Associate SGF Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.SGF (e.g example.sgf) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Smartgo SmartGo program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .SmartGo extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related SGF File Extensions

SGF default file extension is .SGF and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for SGF File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the SGF files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open SGF File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	SmartGo 000 for Windows	Free Trial	SmartGo

Open SGF File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	SmartGo 000 for MacOs	Free Trial	SmartGo

Open SGF file on Linux

Open SGF file on Web

	Software	License	Developer
	EidoGo 000 for Web	Free	EidoGo

Open SGF file on iOS

Open SGF file on Android

About Licensing

1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
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4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

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