USTAR

Basic information about USTAR file

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

There are 1 file types using the USTAR file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the USTAR file with their brief description and a list of programs that support USTAR file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the USTAR file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the USTAR file?
How to open a USTAR file?
What programs do I need to open a USTAR file?
What programs help to create and edit a USTAR file?
How to convert USTAR files to another file format?
How to convert another files to USTAR file format?

1.Detail information about USTAR file extension: Uniform Standard Tape Archive Format File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert USTAR files
File type	Uniform Standard Tape Archive Format File	Category	Data Files
Developer	N/A	File format	Binary
Description	USTAR file is a Uniform Standard Tape Archive Format File. Archive file created using USTAR formatting, which defines a small extension to the .TAR format; stores a collection of files in an uncompressed format; extends the TAR specification with a longer header definition, support for longer archived filenames, and support for more information about each file in the archive.
Windows	Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe for Windows Corel WinZip 21
macOS	Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe 16 StuffIt Expander

Can't open a USTAR 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.USTAR”。

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 USTAR extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the USTAR 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.