FOR File
What are FOR files and how to open them
Are you having problems opening a FOR 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 FOR files.
What is a FOR file?
A .FOR file is a CHAOS Forge Data 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 FOR files
Important: Different programs may use files with the FOR file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your FOR 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 FOR openers which you will find listed below.
Last updated: January 22, 2025
Various apps that use files with this extension
These apps are known to open certain types of FOR files. Remember, different programs may use FOR files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
 | Microsoft Fortran PowerStation | User submitted |
 | FORCE | User submitted |
 | Fortran Builder | User submitted |
 | Open Watcom | User submitted |
 | Plato | User submitted |
 | Simply Fortran | User submitted |
 | QMF for Workstation | User submitted |
 | Absoft Editor | User submitted |
 | Notepad++ | User submitted |
 | CorVu Business Performance Management System | User submitted |
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