FAR File - opening and understanding
Did your computer fail to open a FAR file? We explain what they are used for and recommend software that we know can open or otherwise handle your .FAR files.
What is a FAR file?
A .FAR file is a Farandole Composer module file. Through our analysis of FAR files, we know that one use of the format is Farandole Composer module. We have not yet described in detail what these files contain and what they are used for, but our team is working tiredlessly through thousands of file formats. We'd love hearing from you if you have information about the format.
How to open FAR files
You will need a program compatible with the specific file you are trying to open, as different programs may use files with file extension FAR for different purposes.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different FAR openers which you will find listed below.
Other file formats using extension .FAR
While Farandole Composer module is a popular type of FAR-file, we know of 2 different uses of the .FAR extension.
The FAR file extension indicates to your device which app can open the file. However, different apps may use the same file extension for different types of data. So a FAR opener may not be able to open all kinds of FAR files. In this case, look through both formats to make sure you find the best suited FAR viewer.
The Sims Archive
Through our analysis of FAR files, we know that one use of the format is The Sims Archive. We have not yet described in detail what these files contain and what they are used for, but our team is working tiredlessly through thousands of file formats. We'd love hearing from you if you have information about the format.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different FAR openers which you will find listed below.
Various viewers for this file format
These apps are known to open certain types of FAR files. Remember, different programs may use FAR files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
 | Winamp | User submitted |
 | jetAudio | User submitted |
 | OpenMPT / ModPlug Tracker | User submitted |
 | SqrSoft Advanced Crossfading | User submitted |
 | Ashampoo Media Player | User submitted |
 | SHOUTcast Source DSP | User submitted |
 | Winamp Detector Plug-in | User submitted |
 | ModPlug Player | User submitted |
 | Media Player Classic fr | User submitted |
 | Dragon UnPACKer | User submitted |
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