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The extension .SAV refers to the saved game files. The files termed as save game files are nothing but data configuration files that are stored in a secondary storage device like the memory cards on the Play stations and the hard disks on the pc.
The file structure of a SAV file is designed to record the user's progress along with all the statistics and perks on the level the the user is currently playing at in the game. This way it gives the functionality to resume the game the next time from wherever the user left it last playing.
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SAV file extension is used by various computer games to create gamesave files. SAV files stores game-related data, usually information on game progress, but also user configuration settings, achievements, etc.
SAV files as a convenience for the users
SAV files allow users to suspend their game and resume it at later time without losing any progress in the game or the need of starting the game from beginning.
Limitations in certain games
SAV file itself doesn’t have any limitations, but some game restricts the maximum number of save files used. Depending on the game, this limitation can vary – sometimes only a single save file can be created, sometimes multiple.
Data specific for given game
Although SAV files are used by many computer game titles, each game stores different data in SAV files it creates. Thus, SAV files created by one game are not compatible with other games.
