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Basic information about FAR file

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

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


1.Detail information about FAR file extension: Farandole Composer Module

File type Farandole Composer Module Category Audio Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description FAR file is a Farandole Composer Module. Audio tracker file format used by Farandole Composer; plays back sound samples in multiple tracks.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FAR files

Windows		 Nullsoft Winamp
MODPlug Player
Schism Tracker
IPLAY

macOS		 CocoModX
Schism Tracker

Linux		 Schism Tracker

Android		 Vitamin/CAIG ZXTune


2.Detail information about FAR file extension: The Sims Archive File

File type The Sims Archive File Category Game Files
Developer Electronic Arts File format Binary
Description FAR file is a The Sims Archive File developed by Electronic Arts.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FAR files

Windows		 Electronic Arts The Sims
SE Object Manager
Dragon UnPACKer

macOS
 Electronic Arts The Sims



Can't open a FAR 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.FAR”。

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 FAR extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the FAR 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.