.SGB File Extension

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Developer	Relic Entertainment
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Category	Game Files
Format	.SGB
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What is an SGB file?

The .SGB file extension is associated with various applications and formats, most notably for Super Game Boy border files and databases used by certain programs. This file type can contain different kinds of data depending on its specific application, ranging from graphical borders for Super Game Boy games to structured database information.

More Information.

Super Game Boy Borders:

Initial Purpose: The .SGB files were initially used to store border graphics that would surround the gameplay area when a Game Boy game was played on the Super Game Boy. These borders provided a more visually appealing experience on the television screen.
Historical Context: The Super Game Boy was released in 1994, and the .SGB format was designed to enhance the visual experience by utilizing the capabilities of the SNES.

Database Files:

Initial Purpose: In some cases, .SGB files are used as database files for certain software applications, storing structured data.
Historical Context: The specific history and purpose can vary depending on the software utilizing the .SGB file format for database purposes.

Origin Of This File.

The origin of .SGB files can be traced back to the release of the Super Game Boy accessory for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) by Nintendo. This accessory allowed Game Boy games to be played on a television screen and added color and graphical enhancements, including custom borders saved as .SGB files.

File Structure Technical Specification.

Super Game Boy Borders:

File Structure: Typically contains graphical data representing the border. This data is encoded in a format that the Super Game Boy can interpret and display.
Technical Details: These files often include pixel data, color information, and possibly metadata for positioning and scaling.

Database Files:

File Structure: These files contain structured data organized in a way that the associated application can read and manipulate.
Technical Details: The specific structure can vary widely, often including headers, data entries, and possibly indices for quick access.

How to Convert the File?

Windows

Super Game Boy Borders:
- Using Emulators:
  - Snes9x: Open the Super Game Boy ROM with the emulator, and use any built-in tools to export the border graphics.
  - Tile Layer Pro: Open the .SGB file with this tool to view and export the graphical data to standard image formats like PNG or BMP.
- Graphic Conversion Tools:
  - Use graphic extraction and conversion tools that support .SGB files to convert to image formats.
Database Files:
- Using Database Software:
  - Import the .SGB file into database software that supports the format, and then export the data to a preferred format like CSV, XML, or SQL.
- Text Editors:
  - Open the file in a text editor if it’s plain text and manually convert or copy the data as needed.

Linux

Super Game Boy Borders:
- Using Emulators:
  - higan or snes9x-gtk: Open the Super Game Boy ROM and use any available options to extract and save the border graphics.
- Graphic Tools:
  - Use tools like GIMP or ImageMagick to manipulate and convert the extracted image data.
Database Files:
- Using Database Tools:
  - Use SQLiteBrowser or similar software to open the .SGB file, then export the data to formats like CSV or SQL.
- Text Editors:
  - Utilize editors like gedit to open and manually convert or extract data.

macOS

Super Game Boy Borders:
- Using Emulators:
  - OpenEmu: Open the ROM and export the border graphics using built-in tools.
- Graphic Conversion Tools:
  - Use graphic software like GIMP to open and convert the graphics extracted from the .SGB file.
Database Files:
- Using Database Software:
  - Open the .SGB file in compatible database software and export the data to preferred formats like CSV or XML.
- Text Editors:
  - Open the file in TextEdit or similar tools for manual conversion or extraction.

Android

Super Game Boy Borders:
- Using Emulators:
  - RetroArch: Load the ROM, then use the emulator’s tools to export the border graphics.
- Graphic Apps:
  - Use graphic manipulation apps to convert the extracted image data.
Database Files:
- Using Database Apps:
  - Import the .SGB file into database apps that support the format, then export the data to formats like CSV.
- Text Editors:
  - Use text editors available on Android to manually convert or extract data.

iOS

Super Game Boy Borders:
- Using Emulators:
  - Provenance: Open the ROM and use available tools to export the border graphics.
- Graphic Apps:
  - Use image manipulation apps to convert the extracted image data.
Database Files:
- Using Database Apps:
  - Import the .SGB file into compatible database apps and export the data to formats like CSV or XML.
- Text Editors:
  - Utilize text editors available on iOS to manually convert or extract data.

Others

Super Game Boy Borders:
- Web-based Emulators:
  - Use online emulators to open the ROM and export the border graphics.
- Graphic Conversion Tools:
  - Utilize web-based graphic conversion tools to handle the extracted image data.
Database Files:
- Online Database Tools:
  - Use web-based database management tools to import the .SGB file and export the data to preferred formats.
- Text Editors:
  - Use online text editors to manually convert or extract data as needed.

Advantages And Disadvantages.

Advantages:

Super Game Boy Borders: Enhances the visual experience of playing Game Boy games on a larger screen, providing custom aesthetics.
Database Files: Efficient storage and retrieval of structured data, tailored to specific applications.

Disadvantages:

Super Game Boy Borders: Limited to the specific use case of the Super Game Boy, with no broader application.
Database Files: Lack of standardization can lead to compatibility issues across different software.

               How to Open SGB?
                  Open In Windows
                  Super Game Boy Borders: Use emulation software like Snes9x or tools like Tile Layer Pro to view and manipulate.
Database Files: Use appropriate database software or a text editor if the format is plain text.

                  Open In Linux
                  Super Game Boy Borders: Emulators like higan or snes9x-gtk.
Database Files: Text editors like gedit or database tools like SQLiteBrowser.

                  Open In MAC
                  Super Game Boy Borders: Use open-source emulators like OpenEmu.
Database Files: Text editors like TextEdit or database software compatible with the specific .SGB format.

                  Open In Android
                  Super Game Boy Borders: Use emulation apps like RetroArch.
Database Files: Text editors or specific database apps if available.

                  Open In IOS
                  Super Game Boy Borders: Emulation apps like Provenance.
Database Files: Use suitable database apps or text editors available on the App Store.

                  Open in Others
                  Super Game Boy Borders: Web-based emulators that support Super Game Boy functionality.
Database Files: Online tools for database management or text editing.