FAR File Extension

The FAR file extension was created by Electronic Arts and is also known as the The Sims Archive File. FAR is classified as a Game Files and This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open FAR files in Electronic Arts The Sims program.

The Sims Archive File Type

What is a FAR File Type?

Sample files used by Sims include Animation.far, Textures.far, and Objects.far. They also use .IFF files to store d' objects.

Free Online FAR Tools & Apps

Access powerful and secure free online FAR tools to convert, view, edit, merge, split, and compare FAR files — all without installing any software. Our tools support the .FAR (The Sims Archive File) file extension and run smoothly in any modern browser.

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FAR Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the The Sims Archive File .FAR File Extensions while opening the .FAR files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open FAR Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for The Sims Archive File on your system such as Electronic Arts The Sims.
2. Associate default Electronic Arts Electronic Arts The Sims program for *.far (The Sims Archive File) files.
   
   

   Associate FAR Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.FAR (e.g example.far) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Electronic Arts Electronic Arts The Sims program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .far files.
   
   

   Associate FAR Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.FAR (e.g example.far) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Electronic Arts Electronic Arts The Sims program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Electronic Arts The Sims extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related FAR File Extensions

FAR default file extension is .FAR and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for FAR File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the FAR files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open FAR File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	FMJ-Software Awave Studio 10 for Windows	Shareware	FMJ-Software
	MikMod 3 for Windows	Freeware	MikMod
	Olivier Lapicque MODPlug Player 1 for Windows	Freeware	Olivier Lapicque
	Schism Tracker 1 for Windows	Freeware	Schism Tracker
	Electronic Arts The Sims MAKIN' MAGIC for Windows	Commercial	Electronic Arts
	Dragon UnPACKer 5 for Windows	Open Source	Dragon
	Nullsoft Winamp 5 for Windows	Freeware	Nullsoft

Open FAR File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Sven Janssen CocoModX 0.4.4 for MacOs	Freeware	Sven Janssen
	MikMod 3 for MacOs	Freeware	MikMod
	Schism Tracker 1 for MacOs	Freeware	Schism Tracker
	Electronic Arts The Sims MAKIN' MAGIC for MacOs	Commercial	Electronic Arts
	Dragon UnPACKer 5 for MacOs	Open Source	Dragon
	Nullsoft Winamp 5 for MacOs	Freeware	Nullsoft

Open FAR file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	MikMod 3 for Linux	Freeware	MikMod
	Schism Tracker 1 for Linux	Freeware	Schism Tracker

Open FAR file on Web

Open FAR file on iOS

Open FAR file on Android

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About FAR - The Sims Archive File