BAR File

What are BAR files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a BAR 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 BAR files.

What is a BAR file?

BAR files have multiple uses, and Blackberry Playbook Program is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

Blackberry Playbook Program

The .bar file extension is mainly used on files for the BlackBerry Operating System (BB OS) 10. These files contain application installation packages.

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How to open BAR files

Important: Different programs may use files with the BAR file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your BAR file is, you may need to try a few different programs.

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

Last updated: January 22, 2025

All known file formats using extension .BAR

While Blackberry Playbook Program is a popular type of BAR-file, we know of 3 different uses of the .BAR file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

FileStar/2 ToolBar

We know that one BAR format is FileStar/2 ToolBar. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Total Commander Button Bar Configuration

We know that one BAR format is Total Commander Button Bar Configuration. 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 BAR files. Remember, different programs may use BAR files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

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