File Extension Database

Open KAR File

KAR extension files are MIDI files for karaoke use and are used by many karaoke programs. KAR files could be created by various MIDI editing applications.

KAR files, as a format, are classified as audio files. Acronym KAR is short for karaoke.

KAR files also work to reference the locations of MIDI audio tracks, categorized into groups, and also all the metadata information associated with those tracks.

To open and operate a KAR file, you must have one of the following software installed:

Typical KAR application file locations:

C:\Program Files (x86)\QuickTime\QuickTimePlayer.exe "%1"

Frequently used application names to open KAR files:

QuickTime

Frequently associated Windows objects:

QuickTime.kar

How Can I Open KAR File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open KAR file is to find a KAR file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a KAR 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 KAR 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 KAR file opener then try to search online for "KAR viewer", "application to open KAR file" or "open KAR file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open KAR file

How Can I Open KAR File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a KAR file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a KAR 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 KAR file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as KAR file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open KAR file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open KAR file then try to search for "KAR viewer", "application to open KAR file" or "read KAR file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read KAR file

How Can I Open KAR File on Android

If you downloaded a KAR 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 KAR 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 "KAR".
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 "KAR viewer", "KAR 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 KAR File on iPhone or iPad

To open KAR 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 KAR 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 "KAR". This way you can find apps which can open KAR 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 "KAR viewer" or "KAR file" online in your favorite search engine.