KAR File Type
- The quick factsWhat are KAR files and how to open them
Are you having problems opening a KAR 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 KAR file?
A .KAR file is a Karaoke MIDI file. Files that contain the .kar file extension are most commonly associated with Karaoke MIDI files. The KAR files contain song lyrics and data that is used to display the lyrics of a song in time with the music during a Karaoke session. Files with the .kar extension do not contain any actual audio data themselves.
The KAR file format was developed by the Tune 1000 Corporation, although the software company abandoned the file format later on. Even though Tune 1000 company no longer supports the KAR file format, KAR files are still commonly used in a variety of shareware Karaoke applications.
How to open KAR files
Important: Different programs may use files with the KAR file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your KAR file is, you may need to try a few different programs.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different KAR openers which you will find listed below.
Last updated: January 5, 2022
Other file formats using extension .KAR
While Karaoke MIDI is a popular type of KAR-file, we know of 2 different uses of the .KAR extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.
PolyPlot card data
Through our analysis of KAR files, we know that one use of the format is PolyPlot card data. 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 KAR openers which you will find listed below.
Various apps that use files with this extension
These apps are known to open certain types of KAR files. Remember, different programs may use KAR files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
 | WinRAR | User submitted |
 | QuickTime | User submitted |
 | Winamp | User submitted |
 | AIMP3 | User submitted |
 | jetAudio | User submitted |
 | vanBasco's Karaoke Player | User submitted |
 | QuickTime Alternative | User submitted |
 | KaraFun Player | User submitted |
 | Stuffit Expander | User submitted |
 | Karaoke | User submitted |
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