STR File - opening and understanding
Did your computer fail to open a STR file? We explain what they are used for and recommend software that we know can open or otherwise handle your .STR files.
What is a STR file?
Files that contain the .str file extension are normally associated with a broad range of different software applications and is used for a variety of file formats.
Some of the most popular uses of the .str file extension include custom screen savers for the Windows operating system. Users can create screen savers to customize the way the screen saver on their monitor looks when the system goes into hibernation. The files that hold the settings for these screen savers contain the .str file suffix.
The DataPerfect software program also contains the .str file extension. These STR files contain structured database files that are used by the software program.
How to open STR files
You will need a program compatible with the specific file you are trying to open, as different programs may use files with file extension STR for different purposes.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different STR openers which you will find listed below.
Suggest another file format using extension STR
While we know of one file format using the .STR file extension, there may be more. It is widespread that different programs use files with the same file extension for very different types of data. Please let us know if you are aware of a different kind of .STR file.
Various viewers for this file format
These apps are known to open certain types of STR files. Remember, different programs may use STR files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
 | Video Convert Master | User submitted |
 | DkZ Studio | User submitted |
 | WindowsPlayer | User submitted |
 | IBM SPSS Modeler | User submitted |
 | 2000-2010 Jam Video Software Solution Inc | User submitted |
 | 2002-2011 MagicVideoSoftware Inc | User submitted |
 | STATISTICA | User submitted |
 | SoundStructure Studio | User submitted |
| isee Runtime | User submitted |
 | Magic Video Converter | User submitted |
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