Extract text from Samsung memos and forms (SFM)
To convert SFM memos to another format, you need Samsung S Memo or other Raster Image software.
To convert other file formats to the "Mobile Note Image" file type, you need software like Samsung S Memo or a similar tool.
The .sfm file extension is most commonly associated with Samsung S Memo, a legacy note-taking application used on older Samsung Galaxy Android devices. These files store handwritten notes, sketches, and text. Under the hood, these .sfm files are typically structured around the PNG image format, sometimes acting as proprietary wrappers for image and XML data. The extension is also utilized by Sage 50 Accounting for business form templates (like invoices) and by SIL International Paratext for Biblical text markup.
The primary disadvantage of .sfm files is their severe lack of modern compatibility. The original Samsung S Memo app has been discontinued and replaced by Samsung Notes, making it notoriously difficult to open old Android backups without legacy hardware. Similarly, Sage 50 forms are securely locked into their specific enterprise accounting ecosystem, requiring an expensive subscription to view or edit.
To restore access to your stranded data, converting these files is essential. For S Memo files, extracting the data or converting to PNG or JPG ensures your notes and drawings can be viewed natively on any modern smartphone or PC. For text-based .sfm files like Paratext markup, converting to TXT or PDF is the best route for archiving and reading.
Convert.Guru analyzes your SFM file, detects the exact format, and lets you read the text inside.
Users also converted VVD, MDL, VTX, SMF, RAR, BLEND, GLB, 7Z, PDF, ZIP, RPM, VC and IPM files.
If you want to convert SFM file to RPM, VC, IPM or MMD, you can use Samsung S Memo or similar software from the "Note Image Storage" category. In the File menu, look for Save As… or Export….
To convert files to SFM, try Samsung S Memo or another comparable tool in the "Note Image Storage" category.
The history of Convert.Guru began over 25 years ago in California with Tom Simondi’s file-format database. A former contributor to Space Shuttle development and a software pioneer of the 1980s, Simondi established a trusted resource for file type analysis that was even referenced by Microsoft Windows XP. Today, we use modern technology to process and convert thousands of file formats while continually improving our SFM converter.