FAR File
What are FAR files and how to open them
Are you having problems opening a FAR file or just wondering what they contain? We explain what these files are used for and show you software that we know can open or otherwise handle your 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: December 9, 2022
More file formats using the FAR extension
Through our research of FAR files, we know that the following formats exist. However, we have not yet analyzed them in detail.
- Fuchsia ARchive
- The Sims Archive
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.
![]() | Winamp | Verified |
![]() | OpenMPT / ModPlug Tracker | User submitted |
![]() | SqrSoft Advanced Crossfading | User submitted |
![]() | SHOUTcast Source DSP | User submitted |
![]() | Winamp Detector Plug-in | User submitted |
![]() | ModPlug Player | User submitted |
![]() | Dragon UnPACKer | User submitted |
![]() | Nullsoft Winamp | User submitted |
![]() | Comet | User submitted |
![]() | the Gillett Estate Management Suite | User submitted |
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