All about SNA Files

The SNA file type is primarily associated with Z80.

SNA	File extension: SNA
	File type:	game data backup file

What is an SNA file?

SNA files mostly belong to Z80 by Zilog, Inc. Drive Snapshot program is used for creating distinct backups through virtual disk format. Drive Snapshot program generates SNA file to store primary backups. User can mount virtual disk like physical disk using Drive Snapshot program.

How to open an SNA file

You need a suitable software like Z80 to open an SNA 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 SNA file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a SNA file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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How to convert an SNA file to JPG, PDF, HTML, DOC, ...

If you want to convert or edit an SNA file, you can use our free Online SNA File Converter (powered by Convert.Guru):

To do this, click the button "Choose your .sna file to view this image" on this page.
Your SNA file will then be displayed in the browser.
Now click on "Save as..." at the top of the page.
Then click the file format (e.g. PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
Download the converted file.

Programs that open and convert SNA files:

Z80 by Zilog, Inc
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. SNA files are often referred to as Z80 backups because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Drive SnapShot (image backup file) by Tom Ehlert Software
This file format is classified as Backup. Related links: Snapshot (computer storage) Wikipedia Page, Alternativeto Page
Snapfire (data backup file) by corel Corporation
Corel Snapfire is a photo editing application which is much better than the traditional digital camera software. Snapfire provides features like automatic downloads, quick photo fixes, straightforward organization and sharing options along with creative project templates. Snapfire application is easy to use and provides lots of functions to perform. This file format is classified as Backup. Related links: CorelDRAW, PcWorld Page

SNA file format details:

Every file has a defined file format, i.e. how the data is arranged in the file. The first characters in a file identify the file format, for example, HTML files start with the bytes <html>. File extension, signature and file format must match; otherwise errors will occur when the file is opened. Knowledge is power - this also applies when dealing with unknown or faulty files. Our analysis of the SNA files produces the following result:

The SNA file extension is not widely used. Such a file is used by a few programs, each with its own file format. But the following two file formats are common:

45% of all SNA files belong to Drive SnapShot Disk Image. These files are binary files, so they do not contain text, but only cryptic characters. SNA files are between 1 MB and 3 GB in size. The file type is old but is used even today. The files contain the following words: IMAGELIST, OSName, Windows, SNTE<, MemInfo, SDRI and Total. Files like these are about backup, image, drive and diff.
10% of all SNA files belong to NO$GBA Snapshot. If you open these files in a text editor, you will see only illegible characters. The files are on average 1 MB in size and range from 41 KB to 1 MB. The following keywords are characteristic: NO$GBA SNAPSHOT, VALS and VAL2. Files like these have the following tags: save.

The remaining 45% of all SNA files are different files with different signatures, the following 6 formats exist: WinAPE Snapshot, NO$GMB Snapshot and ZIP. They are often associated with bgbrecovery or windows. Just click the "Choose your .sna file to view this image" button on this page to find out what your SNA file is.

Technical Data for SNA File Extension

File classification:

Backup

Related files:

sn1, hsh, zip, log, z80, aym, zws

Mime type:

application/octet-stream

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: GraphicsConverterPro.sna, FileType: X Spectrum Snapshot, AppName: GraphicsConverter-reg
EXEFile: GraphicsConverter.exe

ProgramID: Snapshot-File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Snapshot\Snapshot.exe %1 Z: /V

ProgramID: XnView.Image
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\XnView\xnview.exe %1

ProgramID: Spectaculator.Snapshot.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\spectaculator.com\Spectaculator 6\SpecStub.exe

ProgramID: Snapshot-File
EXEFile: D:\bootcd\wintools\SnapShot.exe Z: -V -VE -gt

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an sna game data backup file is a special file format by Zilog, Inc and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with SNA files

Associate the SNA file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open game data backup files. Because only the current version supports the latest SNA file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Zilog, Inc manufacturer website after an available Z80 update.
To make sure that your SNA file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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