Basic information about DAR file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension DAR（*.DAR or *.dar）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the DAR file yourself.

There are 2 file types using the DAR file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the DAR file with their brief description and a list of programs that support DAR file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the DAR file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the DAR file?
  • How to open a DAR file?
  • What programs do I need to open a DAR file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a DAR file?
  • How to convert DAR files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to DAR file format?


1.Detail information about DAR file extension: DAR Disk Archive

File type DAR Disk Archive Category Compressed Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DAR file is a DAR Disk Archive. A DAR file is an archive of a disk or group of files compressed with DAR (Disk ARchive) compression. It is used for creating split-archives and incremental backups. DAR files are designed as a replacement for the .TAR archive format.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DAR files

Linux		 DAR (Disk Archive)
KDar - the KDE Disk Archiver


2.Detail information about DAR file extension: DVD Architect Project

File type DVD Architect Project Category Settings Files
Developer Sony File format N/A
Description DAR file is a DVD Architect Project developed by Sony.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DAR files

Windows		 Sony DVD Architect



Can't open a DAR file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.DAR”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the DAR extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support DAR file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of DAR files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a DAR file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a DAR file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a DAR file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the DAR file is damaged.
  • Whether the DAR file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the DAR file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the DAR file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the DAR file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a DAR file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a DAR file.

If the DAR file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.