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Basic information about KAR file

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

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


1.Detail information about KAR file extension: Karel Function Dictionary

File type Karel Function Dictionary Category Game Files
Developer PC-Karel File format N/A
Description KAR file is a Karel Function Dictionary developed by PC-Karel. Dictionary File created by PC-Karel, an interpreting PC program for the KAREL language; contains a dictionary that stores user-defined instructions for KAREL functions.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert KAR files

Windows		 PC-Karel


2.Detail information about KAR file extension: Karaoke MIDI File

File type Karaoke MIDI File Category Audio Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description KAR file is a Karaoke MIDI File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert KAR files

Windows		 PG Music Band-in-a-Box
Nullsoft Winamp
Recisio KaraFun
vanBasco's Karaoke Player
QuickTime
Windows Media Player

macOS
 PG Music Band-in-a-Box
Mireth Technology Music Man
Apple Logic Pro

Linux		 KMid



Can't open a KAR 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.KAR”。

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 KAR extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the KAR 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.