Basic information about AR file

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

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


1.Detail information about AR file extension: Unix Static Library

File type Unix Static Library Category Compressed Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description AR file is a Unix Static Library. Archive of one or more files created by ar, the Unix archiver; used most often to create static libraries used by a GNU program linker.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert AR files

Windows		 GNU project C

macOS		 GNU Compiler Collection (GCC)
GNU project C

Linux		 GNU Compiler Collection (GCC)
GNU project C
Linux operating systems
Unix
Unix archiver


2.Detail information about AR file extension: Midtown Madness Data File

File type Midtown Madness Data File Category Game Files
Developer Microsoft File format Zip
Description AR file is a Midtown Madness Data File developed by Microsoft.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert AR files

Windows		 Microsoft Midtown Madness 2
deAR
deAR2
7-Zip
Corel WinZip 21
WinRAR 5



How to convert AR files to another file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for AR files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve AR to another files conversion, you may use the option.

AR to 7Z


Can't open a AR 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.AR”。

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 AR extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the AR 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.