File Extension Database

Open CHR File

The CHR archives can take different types of formats, depending on the application assigned to them, some of them we will see next.

Doki Doki Literature Club!

In this section, a CHR extension file contains a character used by Doki Doki Literature Club!, an anime visual novel for Windows, macOS and Linux.

The CHR archive stores information about one of the four characters (Monika, Natsuki, Sayori and Yuri) who appear in the novel.

You will only find it with the CHR extension files of Doki Doki Literature Club! only if you have installed the visual novel.

The CHR files are found in the "characters" carpet of the game's carpet.

The most common file names for a CHR son:

monika.chr - Name of character file for Monika.
natsuki.chr - Character file name for Natsuki.
sayori.chr - Character file name for Sayori.
yuri.chr - Character file name for Yuri.

CryENGINE

In this case, the CHR extension files are used as a 3D model file created by the CryENGINE SDK, a set of applications used to create cross-platform games for PC and console systems.

About CryENGINE

CryEngine is a game engine designed by the German game developer Crytek.

It has been used in all its titles with the initial version in Far Cry, and it continues to be updated to support new consoles and hardware for its games.

The CHR archive includes the suitcase, the position of the skeleton, the properties of the vertices and the morphological objectives of the game, which are used to create human and alien characters, as well as modeled game objects.

Borland

For Borland, the CHR extension file provides style options for different fonts.

About Borland

Borland is a disappearing technology company, founded in 1983, whose main business line was the creation of software packages for programming.

Borland is now a subsidiary of Micro Focus.

The CHR file can include different sizes and styles for a specific font, and must be stored on the system's "Fonts" carpet.

3DS Max Characters File

In this case, the CHR file is a three-dimensional character model created by 3ds Max, an application used for modeling, rendering and animation in 3D.

About 3DS Max

The full name is Autodesk 3DS Max, formerly 3D Studio Max, is a professional 3D computer graphics program for making 3D animations, models, games and images.

As its name suggests, it is developed and produced by Autodesk Media and Entertainment.

The CHR is used to develop characters that are published in games, films and television.

3ds Max can save CHR files as MAX files.

Software to open and work with a CHR file

How Can I Open CHR File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open CHR file is to find a CHR file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a CHR file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open CHR file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as CHR file opener then try to search online for "CHR viewer", "application to open CHR file" or "open CHR file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open CHR file

How Can I Open CHR File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a CHR file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a CHR file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with CHR file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as CHR file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open CHR file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open CHR file then try to search for "CHR viewer", "application to open CHR file" or "read CHR file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read CHR file

How Can I Open CHR File on Android

If you downloaded a CHR file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded CHR file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "CHR".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "CHR viewer", "CHR file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open CHR File on iPhone or iPad

To open CHR File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the CHR file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "CHR". This way you can find apps which can open CHR files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "CHR viewer" or "CHR file" online in your favorite search engine.

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