File Extension Library


.SAGE File Extension

  • Category: Ransomware encrypted Files

What are .SAGE files and how to open them?

Can't open .SAGE file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .SAGE file.

What is a .SAGE file extension?

.SAGE file extension has been classified as Ransomware encrypted Files.

.SAGE is Sage ransomware affected data

The sage file extension appears to be since January 2017 used by one of the ransomware types, this one labeled as Sage.

It is mainly distributed via scam emails that contain no subject, but a .zip file in the attachment.

Every affected folder will also contain a ransom note saved as !Recovery_[3_random_chars].html file.


How to open:

Unfortunately, we do not know about any decrypter for Sage ransomware at this time.

How to convert:

You can only convert the original files once they have been decrypted.

How to fix problems with .SAGE files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .SAGE files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .SAGE file format
  2. You need to check the .SAGE file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)