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Basic information about VAR file

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

There are 4 file types using the VAR file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the VAR file with their brief description and a list of programs that support VAR file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the VAR file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the VAR file?
  • How to open a VAR file?
  • What programs do I need to open a VAR file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a VAR file?
  • How to convert VAR files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to VAR file format?


1.Detail information about VAR file extension: Infinity Game Engine Game Start Variable Data

File type Infinity Game Engine Game Start Variable Data Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description VAR file is a Infinity Game Engine Game Start Variable Data. The var file extension is associated with the Infinity game engine created by BioWare for Baldur's Gate, Baldur's Gate II, Icewind Dale and other computer games.

The var file stores game start variable data, which are used to declare game scripts.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VAR files

Windows		 Baldur's Gate
Baldur's Gate II
Icewind Dale
Planescape: Torment


2.Detail information about VAR file extension: Variable Data

File type Variable Data Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description VAR file is a Variable Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VAR files

Windows		 My Personal Programmer
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3.Detail information about VAR file extension: Sterling Software Data Dictionary File

File type Sterling Software Data Dictionary File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description VAR file is a Sterling Software Data Dictionary File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VAR files


4.Detail information about VAR file extension: WebHub Web Session Data File

File type WebHub Web Session Data File Category Web Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description VAR file is a WebHub Web Session Data File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VAR files



Can't open a VAR 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.VAR”。

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 VAR extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the VAR 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.