BAR files exist as 4 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Age of Empires 3 Data File
What is a BAR file? A BAR file is a data file used by the strategy game Age of Empires III. It contains game data like textures, music, fonts, and text. BAR files are loaded by Age of Empires III duri...
General Information
| Title | BAR File Extension |
| Extension | .bar |
| Full Form | Age of Empires 3 Data File |
| File Type | Game Data File |
| Developer | Ensemble Studios |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store game data |
| Additional Functions | Contain game assets |
| Features | Compressed, Archive format |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High (game assets) |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | Yes (images) |
| Editable | With tools |
Use Cases
| Game Modding | Yes |
| Game Development | No |
| Graphic Design | No |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low risk |
| Best Practices | Backup files, Modding ethics |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2005 |
| Latest Version | Definitive Edition (2020) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .scn (scenario), .xs (script) |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Age of Empires III |
Commercial | Windows, Mac |
| Resource Editors |
Free, Open-source | Windows, Mac, Linux |
Type 2: Age of Mythology Data File
General Information
| Title | BAR File Extension |
| Extension | .bar |
| Full Form | Age of Mythology Data File |
| File Type | Game Data File |
| Developer | Ensemble Studios |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store game data |
| Additional Functions | Package resources, Modify game content |
| Features | Compressed, Archived |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Game-specific |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | With tools |
Use Cases
| Game Modding | Yes |
| Custom Scenarios | Yes |
| Resource Management | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Game modification |
| Best Practices | Backup files, Scan for viruses |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2002 |
| Related to Versions | AoM, AoM: The Titans |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .scn, .scx, .xs, .xml |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| Age of Mythology |
Paid | Windows |
| Advanced Genie Editor |
Free | Windows |
| 7-Zip |
Free | Windows, Linux, macOS |
Type 3: Brew MP Binary Application Resource
BAR files belong to BlackBerry 10 by BlackBerry. We have also the free online BAR apps that can view, edit, convert from to BAR, merge, split and compare the BAR files without installing anything. BAR...
General Information
| Title | BAR File Extension |
| Extension | .bar |
| Full Form | Brew MP Binary Application Resource File |
| File Type | Resource File |
| Developer | Qualcomm |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store resources |
| Additional Functions | Support applications |
| Features | Binary format |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Binary encoded |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | With SDK |
Use Cases
| Mobile Development | Yes |
| Embedded Systems | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Code exploitation |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, validation |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Unknown |
| Latest Version | Brew MP 5.0 (2013) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .dll, .so |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Qualcomm Brew MP SDK |
Requires licensing | Windows |
Type 4: XnViewMP Custom Toolbars
The BAR file has two sections. One is for XnViewMP's Browser toolbar. The other is for its View toolbar. Each section lists buttons and separators used in its toolbar. To use a BAR file as a custom Xn...
General Information
| Title | .BAR File Extension |
| Extension | .bar |
| Full Form | XnViewMP Custom Toolbar File |
| File Type | Configuration File |
| Developer | XnSoft |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store custom toolbars |
| Additional Functions | Define layout, Customize interface |
| Features | User-defined, Personalized setup |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Configurational |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | By software |
Use Cases
| Photo Management | Yes |
| Toolbar Customization | Yes |
| Graphic Viewing | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Minimal |
| Best Practices | Regular backups, Verify source |
Historical/Version Information
| Associated with | XnViewMP versions |
| File Format Evolution | Dependent on software updates |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .ini, .cfg, .conf |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| XnViewMP |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |