All about SV2 Files

The SV2 file type is primarily associated with RollerCoaster Tycoon.

SV2	File extension: SV2
	File type:	Saved Game

What is an SV2 file?

SV2 files mostly belong to RollerCoaster Tycoon by Atari. Use our "Online SV2 Text Viewer" below to analyze your SV2 file and to see all text it contains.

How to open SV2 files

You need a suitable software like RollerCoaster Tycoon to open an SV2 file. You need a suitable software like RollerCoaster Tycoon from Atari to open an SV2 file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your SV2 file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a SV2 file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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.SV2 File Won't Open? Here is What You Can Do

SV2 files can come from different programs and aren't universally openable.

Identify the Source: Gamers sharing theme park layouts or backing up retro game progress often use these, strongly suggesting a RollerCoaster Tycoon saved game.
Check the Header: Inspect the first bytes in a text editor or hex viewer. You might see:
- Game-specific magic bytes indicating a proprietary binary save.
- "PK" implying a zipped archive format.
- Readable XML/JSON if it is a configuration file.
Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required; try Atari's RollerCoaster Tycoon, OpenRCT2, or ask the sender if uncertain.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your file onto this page to detect the format, extract readable text or metadata, and preview it when possible.

Technical Data for SV2 File Extension

Related files:

exe, txt, sv1, sv6, sv4

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: SAS.DataSetView.612
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\SAS\SAS9~1.1\CORE\SASEXE\SASOACT.EXE action

ProgramID: SAS.DataSetView.612
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\SAS612\CORE\SASEXE\SASOACT.EXE action

an sv2 Saved Game is a special file format by Atari and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with SV2 files

Associate the SV2 file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open saved games. Because only the current version supports the latest SV2 file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Atari manufacturer website after an available RollerCoaster Tycoon update.
To make sure that your SV2 file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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