GAR files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Farming Simulator Game Archive File
The gar file extension relates to GPS_COM. GPS_COM does Uploading, Downloading and Listing of Route, Almanac, Track, Proximity and other Databases using serial interface. Where possible, this is at up...
General Information
| Title | GAR File Extension |
| Extension | .gar |
| Full Form | Farming Simulator Game Archive File |
| File Type | Game Archive File |
| Developer | GIANTS Software |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store game data |
| Additional Functions | Package mods, assets |
| Features | Compressed, Encapsulated |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Game-specific |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | With tools |
Use Cases
| Game Modding | Yes |
| Game Development | Limited |
| Asset Storage | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low risk |
| Best Practices | Verify sources, Scan for viruses |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Farming Simulator 2008 |
| Latest Version | Farming Simulator 22 (2021) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .zip, .rar, .7z |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Farming Simulator |
Paid | Windows, Mac, Console |
| GIANTS Editor |
Free | Windows |
Type 2: GridGain Archive
The .GAR file extension represents GridGain Archives. GridGain enables building highly scalable distributed applications. The .GAR file type contains executable Java archives or class files. Other fil...
General Information
| Title | .GAR File Extension |
| Extension | .gar |
| Full Form | GridGain Archive File |
| File Type | Archive File |
| Developer | GridGain Systems |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Package deployment |
| Additional Functions | Data distribution, Configuration encapsulation |
| Features | Portable, Deployable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Highly structured |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Indirectly |
Use Cases
| Data Caching | Yes |
| In-Memory Computing | Yes |
| Distributed Computing | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Code execution |
| Best Practices | Validate before deploy, Secure network |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | N/A |
| Latest Version | Dependent on GridGain version |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .zip, .jar, .war |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| GridGain |
Commercial, Free Edition | Windows, Linux, MacOS |
 Apache Ignite |
Free | Windows, Linux, MacOS |
Type 3: Ghidra Project Archive
The GAR file extension is for Ghidra project archives. Ghidra software reverse engineers executable programs. Users import programs into projects for analysis. They select "Import File" or drag-drop p...
General Information
| Title | GAR File Extension |
| Extension | .gar |
| Full Form | Ghidra Project Archive |
| File Type | Archive File |
| Developer | National Security Agency (NSA) |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store project |
| Additional Functions | Archive analysis, Version control |
| Features | Compressed, Portable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High fidelity |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | With Ghidra |
Use Cases
| Reverse Engineering | Yes |
| Malware Analysis | Yes |
| Software Research | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Embedded malware |
| Best Practices | Scan for viruses, Trust sources |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2019 |
| Latest Version | Ghidra 10.1 (2021) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .zip, .tar, .rar |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| Ghidra |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |