Files with the sam file extension could be especially in the past found as documents created using the Ami Pro word processor.

There are 6 other file types using
the SAM file extension!

sam icon.sam - Signed 8-bit PCM audio

empty icon.sam - MS Office 97 file converter (DLL)

empty icon.sam - IP address map file

empty icon.sam - CalTech PaleoMag data file

empty icon.sam - Age of Wonders III strategic map

empty icon.sam - Samurize gadget

SAM file extension - Ami Pro document

What is sam file? How to open sam files?

File type specification:

Document file type icon Document file type

The sam file extension is related to Samna, Lotus Ami, Ami Pro word processors and used for their default document format. As all these programs are considered obsolete, the format is very rare nowadays.

Ami Pro was released in 1988. The last version was published in 2007.

MIME types:
application/vnd.lotus-wordpro

This sam file type entry was marked as obsolete and no longer supported file format.

This type of file is no longer actively used and is most likely obsolete. This is typically the case for system files in old operating systems, file types from long discontinued software, or previous versions of certain file types (like documents, projects etc.) that were replaced in higher versions of their original programs.

The default software associated to open sam file:

Lotus Word Pro picture or screenshot

IBM logoLotus Word Pro  Microsoft Windows software

Company or developer:
IBM

A legacy word processor that was originally developed by IBM for Microsoft Windows and OS/2 Warp.

Help how to open:

Use Lotus Word Pro to view content of the *.sam document files.

How to convert:

Some programs still support the old SAM format and can convert it to some more modern formats or just simple text files.

Find conversions from sam file:

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List of software applications associated to the .sam file extension

Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open sam file, edit sam file, convert sam file, view sam file, play sam file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).

Hint:
Click on the tab below to simply browse between the application actions, to quickly get a list of recommended software, which is able to perform the specified software action, such as opening, editing or converting sam files.

Software that open sam file - Ami Pro document

Programs supporting the exension sam on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for open sam file action.

Microsoft Windows:

Main software associated with sam file by default:
Lotus Word Pro
Other suggested software:
Corel WordPerfect small icon Corel WordPerfect
Ability Write small icon Ability Write

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