How to open PAR files

Did your computer fail to open a PAR file? We explain what PAR files are and recommend software that we know can open or convert your files.

What is a PAR file?

Files with the .par file extension are most commonly associated with Parchive volume files. These files are used to reconstruct missing volumes from multi-part file archives. If a volume from a split archive file becomes corrupt or accidentally lost or deleted, the .par file can reconstruct the archive. This file format is commonly used with USENET postings.

The .par file extension is also used for Digitalk PARTS parts application files, Fractint parameter files, POV-Ray parameter files, Windows 3.x swap files, SolidEdge document files, Model parameter files and Script particles file.

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PAR file openers, viewers, etc.

These apps are known to open certain types of PAR files. Remember, different programs may use PAR files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

• Windows 10
• Mac 0
• Web 0

	WinRAR	User submitted
	Solid Edge	User submitted
	QuickPar	User submitted
	Windows Grep	User submitted
	QuickSFV	User submitted

	Edgecam	User submitted
	sakura editor	User submitted
	PowerSpec	User submitted
	NCDrive	User submitted
	ISED5 Application	User submitted

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