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Basic information about ARS file

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

There are 5 file types using the ARS file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the ARS file with their brief description and a list of programs that support ARS file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the ARS file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the ARS file?
  • How to open a ARS file?
  • What programs do I need to open a ARS file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a ARS file?
  • How to convert ARS files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to ARS file format?


1.Detail information about ARS file extension: After Effects Render Settings File

File type After Effects Render Settings File Category Settings Files
Developer Adobe Systems File format N/A
Description ARS file is a After Effects Render Settings File developed by Adobe Systems. Settings file created by After Effects, a program used for creating motion graphics and cinematic visual effects; saves properties that define the quality of the output video; can be a settings file included with After Effects or a custom profile created by the user; enables settings to be reused across multiple rendering sessions.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ARS files

Windows		 Adobe After Effects CC 2017

macOS		 Adobe After Effects CC 2017


2.Detail information about ARS file extension: Carmageddon Saved Game

File type Carmageddon Saved Game Category Game Files
Developer Stainless Games File format Binary
Description ARS file is a Carmageddon Saved Game developed by Stainless Games.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ARS files

Windows		 Stainless Games Carmageddon


3.Detail information about ARS file extension: Corel WordPerfect Office Audio File

File type Corel WordPerfect Office Audio File Category Audio Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description ARS file is a Corel WordPerfect Office Audio File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ARS files

Windows		 Corel WordPerfect Office


4.Detail information about ARS file extension: Artifax Event Report Editor File

File type Artifax Event Report Editor File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description ARS file is a Artifax Event Report Editor File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ARS files

Windows		 Artifax Event


5.Detail information about ARS file extension: Aries (DIPIX) Image

File type Aries (DIPIX) Image Category Raster Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description ARS file is a Aries (DIPIX) Image.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ARS files

Windows		 Geomatica FreeView



Can't open a ARS 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.ARS”。

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 ARS extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the ARS 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.