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What are CHR files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a CHR file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your CHR files.

What is a CHR file?

CHR files have multiple uses, and 3DS Max 3D Character is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

3DS Max 3D Character File

The .chr file extension is most commonly used by the 3D Studio Max software. The CHR files contain three-dimensional character models created with the 3D Studio Max program.

How to open CHR files

We have identified one CHR opener that is compatible with this specific type of CHR file.

Programs that open 3DS Max 3D Character files

3D Studio Max3D Studio MaxVerified

Last updated: February 24, 2023

All known file formats using extension .CHR

While 3DS Max 3D Character File is a popular type of CHR-file, we know of 8 different uses of the .CHR file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

Apricot Character Set

We know that one CHR format is Apricot Character Set. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested five different CHR openers which you will find listed below.

Borland Graphics Interface Font File

We know that one CHR format is Borland Graphics Interface Font File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Byline Charset Definition

We know that one CHR format is Byline Charset Definition. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Graphic Master Character Set

We know that one CHR format is Graphic Master Character Set. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Infinity Engine Player Character File

We know that one CHR format is Infinity Engine Player Character File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

PaintShow Font File

We know that one CHR format is PaintShow Font File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

SRI PeakSimple Chromatogram

We know that one CHR format is SRI PeakSimple Chromatogram. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of CHR files. Remember, different programs may use CHR files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

Microsoft OfficeMicrosoft OfficeUser submitted
WoW Model ViewerWoW Model ViewerUser submitted
DAoC-CharplanDAoC-CharplanUser submitted
MetacreatorMetacreatorUser submitted
GURPS Character BuilderGURPS Character BuilderUser submitted

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