.USR File Extension

USR files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: SmartMusic Custom File

General Information

Title .USR File Extension
Extension .usr
Full Form SmartMusic Custom File
File Type Custom Music File
Developer MakeMusic
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store custom data
Additional Functions Hold settings, Accompaniments
Features Proprietary format, Encapsulated data

File Characteristics

Quality High audio fidelity
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable SmartMusic software

Use Cases

Music Education Yes
Music Practice Yes
Music Performance Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular updates, Secure storage

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Associated with SmartMusic versions

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .smp, .smpx, .xml, .mid

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
SmartMusic Subscription Windows, Mac

Type 2: FileMaker Pro Database File

USR file serves as container for user databases in FileMaker Pro. It houses data and components in proprietary structure. FileMaker Pro imports data efficiently from texts, Excel, or Bento. Imported d...

General Information

Title USR File Extension
Extension .usr
Full Form FileMaker Pro Database File
File Type Database File
Developer Claris International Inc.
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store data
Additional Functions Manage data, Interface scripts
Features Relational data, Scriptable

File Characteristics

Quality Structured data
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Business Solutions Yes
Data Management Yes
Custom Applications Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Unauthorized access
Best Practices Access control, Backups

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1980s
Latest Version FileMaker Pro 19 (2021)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .fp7, .fmp12, .fmplugin

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
FileMaker Pro Paid Windows, Mac

Type 3: Lowrance GPS Data File

A USR file is data used by Lowrance iFinder GPS devices. Fishermen use them to navigate and save fishing spots. These files contain waypoints, routes, tracks and event marker icons. They are created a...

General Information

Title USR File Extension
Extension .usr
Full Form Lowrance GPS Data File
File Type GPS Data File
Developer Lowrance Electronics
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store waypoints, routes
Additional Functions Tracklogs, Geospatial data
Features Navigation, Mapping

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes, with software

Use Cases

Marine Navigation Yes
Outdoor Activities Yes
Geocaching Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular updates, Backups

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Not specified
Latest Version Vary by device

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .gpx, .loc, .kml

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Lowrance Chartplotters Device purchase Lowrance firmware
Lowrance Insight Planner Paid software Windows
GPSBabel Free Windows, Mac, Linux