CAR File

What are CAR files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a CAR 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 CAR files.

What is a CAR file?

CAR files have multiple uses, and Atari Cartridge Dump is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

Atari Cartridge Dump File

We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

How to open CAR files

Important: Different programs may use files with the CAR file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your CAR 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 CAR openers which you will find listed below.

Last updated: May 19, 2024

All known file formats using extension .CAR

While Atari Cartridge Dump File is a popular type of CAR-file, we know of 17 different uses of the .CAR file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

Biosym Archive File

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

Brew Component Application Resource File

CAR stands for Component Application Resource. The CAR files contain information about the assets that are available for a software application being run on the Brew Mobile Platform. This platform is used to operate applications on a variety of mobile phones.

The CAR files are compiled into a binary BAR file. This file is automatically loaded when the application is run.

CAR opener for Windows

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

C64 Archiver Archive

We know that one CAR format is C64 Archiver Archive. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

CAR Compressed Archive File

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

Carnivores Graphics And Behavior File

We know that one CAR format is Carnivores Graphics And Behavior File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Carrara Environment File

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

Programs that open these CAR files

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

CCS64 Cartridge Dump File

We know that one CAR format is CCS64 Cartridge Dump File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Cellsprings CA Rule File

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

Compressia Archive File

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

Content Addressable Archive

We know that one CAR format is Content Addressable Archive. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

NASCAR Racing Car Data File

We know that one CAR format is NASCAR Racing Car Data File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

NeoBook Cartoon File

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

VICE C128 Cartridge

We know that one CAR format is VICE C128 Cartridge. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

VICE CBMII Cartridge

We know that one CAR format is VICE CBMII Cartridge. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

VICE PLUS4 Cartridge

We know that one CAR format is VICE PLUS4 Cartridge. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

VICE VIC20 Cartridge

We know that one CAR format is VICE VIC20 Cartridge. 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 CAR files. Remember, different programs may use CAR 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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