Open PHAR files

  • Full name
    PHP Extension And Application Repository Archive Format
  • Developer
    Greg Beaver
  • Popularity
Have you encountered a problem with a PHAR file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a PHAR file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your PHAR file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

Programs which can open a PHAR file

How to open file with PHAR extension?

In order to open a file with PHAR extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening PHAR file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with PHAR files, follow the instructions below.
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Install PHP or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening PHAR files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support PHAR files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of PHAR files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set PHP as the default program for opening PHAR files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate PHAR files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the PHP applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where PHP has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with PHAR files

Sometimes problems with opening PHAR files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • PHAR files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open PHAR files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • PHAR file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

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