Open XAR files

  • Full name
    Xara Vector Drawing Format
  • Developer
    MAGIX
  • Popularity
Have you encountered a problem with a XAR 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 XAR file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your XAR file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

Programs which can open a XAR file

How to open file with XAR extension?

In order to open a file with XAR extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening XAR 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 XAR files, follow the instructions below.
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Install Xara Designer Pro or other program from the list

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

Set Xara Designer Pro as the default program for opening XAR 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 XAR 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 Xara Designer Pro applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where Xara Designer Pro has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with XAR files

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

  • File data is corrupted
  • XAR 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 XAR files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • XAR 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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