MAR files exist as 4 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Mozilla Archive
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General Information
| Title | MAR File Extension |
| Extension | .mar |
| Full Form | Mozilla Archive File |
| File Type | Archive File |
| Developer | Mozilla Foundation |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store updates |
| Additional Functions | Facilitate distribution |
| Features | Compressed, Binary |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High efficiency |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Indirectly |
Use Cases
| Software Updates | Yes |
| Data Compression | Yes |
| File Distribution | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Tampering risk |
| Best Practices | Signature verification |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Around 2004 |
| Latest Version | Depends on software |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .zip, .tar, .bz2 |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Mozilla Firefox |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 Mozilla Thunderbird |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 MAR Tools |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
Type 2: Microsoft Access Report
The MAR file format is used to create a shortcut to a Microsoft Access Report. Reports become useful when you need to present database information. The design of an Access report is divided into secti...
General Information
| Title | MAR File Extension |
| Extension | .mar |
| Full Form | Microsoft Access Report Snapshot |
| File Type | Database Report File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store reports |
| Additional Functions | Data export, View snapshot |
| Features | Non-editable, Portable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High fidelity |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | No |
Use Cases
| Data Reporting | Yes |
| Information Sharing | Yes |
| Printing | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Macro viruses |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Access control |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Circa 1992 |
| Latest Version | As per Microsoft Access version |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .mdb, .accdb, .accdt, .accde |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft Access |
Commercial | Windows |
| Snapshot Viewer |
Free | Windows |
Type 3: Mariner Calc Spreadsheet
General Information
| Title | MAR File Extension |
| Extension | .mar |
| Full Form | Mariner Calc Spreadsheet File |
| File Type | Spreadsheet File |
| Developer | Mariner Software |
| MIME Type | application/vnd.mariner.calc |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store spreadsheet data |
| Additional Functions | Calculation, Data analysis |
| Features | Formulas, Charts |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on content |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Financial Analysis | Yes |
| Data Organization | Yes |
| Report Generation | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Macro viruses |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, File scanning |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Not widely documented |
| Latest Version | Version information varies by Mariner Calc release |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .xls, .xlsx, .ods, .numbers |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| Mariner Calc |
Paid | Mac OS |
Type 4: MSN Explorer Archive
The Windows XP version of MSN Explorer stores files in MAR archives. These archives contain files used by MSN Explorer features. MSN Explorer's MAR files are located in the MSNCoreFiles directory. Com...
General Information
| Title | MAR File Extension |
| Extension | .mar |
| Full Form | MSN Explorer Archive |
| File Type | Archive File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Data storage |
| Additional Functions | Data compression |
| Features | Proprietary format, Packaged contents |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Lossless compression |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | No |
Use Cases
| Online Services | Yes |
| Data Backup | Yes |
| Software Update | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Tampering, Malicious content |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Safe sources |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Early 2000s |
| Latest Version | Dependent on MSN Explorer version |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .zip, .rar, .tar |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| MSN Explorer |
Free with subscription | Windows |