Basic information about EAR file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension EAR（*.EAR or *.ear）, 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 EAR file yourself.

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


1.Detail information about EAR file extension: Java Enterprise Archive File

File type Java Enterprise Archive File Category Executable Files
Developer Oracle File format Zip
Description EAR file is a Java Enterprise Archive File developed by Oracle. An EAR file is an application archive used by Java EE (Enterprise Edition), a platform used for programming server-side software such as web applications. It contains .JAR and .WAR files, which together comprise a Java EE application package. EAR files are used for running the application on a Java EE-enabled server, such as GlassFish Server or Geronimo.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert EAR files

Windows		 Oracle GlassFish Server
Apache Geronimo
IBM WebSphere Application Server
7-Zip
ALZip
PeaZip
Zipeg
ZipZag

macOS		 Oracle GlassFish Server
Apache Geronimo

Linux		 Oracle GlassFish Server
Apache Geronimo
IBM WebSphere Application Server


2.Detail information about EAR file extension: Eyemail Audio Recording

File type Eyemail Audio Recording Category Audio Files
Developer Eyemail Technology File format N/A
Description EAR file is a Eyemail Audio Recording developed by Eyemail Technology.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert EAR files

Windows		 ETI Monet TV



Can't open a EAR 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.EAR”。

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 EAR extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support EAR 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 EAR 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 EAR file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a EAR 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 EAR file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the EAR 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.