VAR File

What are VAR files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a VAR 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 VAR files.

What is a VAR file?

VAR files have multiple uses, and Byline Variables is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

Byline Variables

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 VAR files

Important: Different programs may use files with the VAR file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your VAR file is, you may need to try a few different programs.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested seven different VAR openers which you will find listed below.

Last updated: April 25, 2024

All known file formats using extension .VAR

While Byline Variables is a popular type of VAR-file, we know of 4 different uses of the .VAR file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

CanDo Variables/data Container

We know that one VAR format is CanDo Variables/data Container. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Infinity Engine Variables

We know that one VAR format is Infinity Engine Variables. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

STOS Var Data

We know that one VAR format is STOS Var Data. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Various apps that use files with this extension

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

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