Basic information about SAR file

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

There are 7 file types using the SAR file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the SAR file with their brief description and a list of programs that support SAR file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the SAR file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the SAR file?
  • How to open a SAR file?
  • What programs do I need to open a SAR file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a SAR file?
  • How to convert SAR files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to SAR file format?


1.Detail information about SAR file extension: Saracen Paint Image

File type Saracen Paint Image Category Raster Image Files
Developer Commodore Business Machines File format Binary
Description SAR file is a Saracen Paint Image developed by Commodore Business Machines. Graphic created with Saracen Paint, an image creation application for Commodore 64/128 systems; contains a color bitmap image; can be converted to more modern image formats using some image converter programs.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SAR files

Windows		 Newera Graphics Converter Pro
XnViewMP

macOS		 XnViewMP

Linux		 XnViewMP


2.Detail information about SAR file extension: Sibelius Arrange Style

File type Sibelius Arrange Style Category Data Files
Developer Sibelius File format N/A
Description SAR file is a Sibelius Arrange Style developed by Sibelius.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SAR files

Windows		 Sibelius music notation software

macOS
 Sibelius music notation software


3.Detail information about SAR file extension: Service Archive File

File type Service Archive File Category Compressed Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SAR file is a Service Archive File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SAR files

macOS
 The Unarchiver

Linux		 SAPCAR


4.Detail information about SAR file extension: SAR Compressed File Archive (SAPCAR Archive)

File type SAR Compressed File Archive (SAPCAR Archive) Category Compressed Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SAR file is a SAR Compressed File Archive (SAPCAR Archive).
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SAR files

Windows		 SAPCAR
WildFly (JBoss Application Server)

macOS
 The Unarchiver


5.Detail information about SAR file extension: Squeak Package File

File type Squeak Package File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SAR file is a Squeak Package File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SAR files

Windows		 Squeak


6.Detail information about SAR file extension: SAGE Timeslips Archive File

File type SAGE Timeslips Archive File Category Compressed Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SAR file is a SAGE Timeslips Archive File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SAR files

Windows		 Timeslips


7.Detail information about SAR file extension: Yamaha S.Art Voice File

File type Yamaha S.Art Voice File Category Audio Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SAR file is a Yamaha S.Art Voice File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SAR files



Can't open a SAR 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.SAR”。

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 SAR extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the SAR 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.