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What are FAR files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a FAR 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 FAR files.

What is a FAR file?

FAR files have multiple uses, and Farandole Composer Module is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

Farandole Composer Module

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 FAR files

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

Last updated: January 22, 2025

All known file formats using extension .FAR

While Farandole Composer Module is a popular type of FAR-file, we know of 3 different uses of the .FAR file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

Fuchsia ARchive

We know that one FAR format is Fuchsia ARchive. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

The Sims Archive

We know that one FAR format is The Sims Archive. 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 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.

WinampWinampVerified
OpenMPT / ModPlug TrackerOpenMPT / ModPlug TrackerUser submitted
SqrSoft Advanced CrossfadingSqrSoft Advanced CrossfadingUser submitted
SHOUTcast Source DSPSHOUTcast Source DSPUser submitted
Winamp Detector Plug-inWinamp Detector Plug-inUser submitted
ModPlug PlayerModPlug PlayerUser submitted
Dragon UnPACKerDragon UnPACKerUser submitted
Nullsoft WinampNullsoft WinampUser submitted
CometCometUser submitted
the Gillett Estate Management Suitethe Gillett Estate Management SuiteUser submitted

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