File Extension Database

Open PAF File

PAF files have various applications, namely:

Portable Applications Installer

The PAF extension files can be used as an installer for a portable application and these in turn can be stored on a USB flash drive.

PAF files are compatible with Microsoft Windows and can be run from the USB drive.

There are many software packages which can use PAF files, among them, Firefox Portable, OpenOffice.org Portable, 7-Zip Portable, games of various kinds, and any other application that has portable properties.

Family tree

In this application, PAF files are created by Personal Ancestral File, a now discontinued family tree management program.

PAF files contain family tree data, both ancestors and descendants, their relationships to the user, dates of birth, and other genealogical information.

PARIS Audio

In this case, a PAF file is an audio file saved in the PARIS audio format created by the now-discontinued Ensoniq PARIS digital audio platform.

However, the PAF software and format continue to be used by some enthusiastic audio users, with it being compatible with various current audio programs, including Winamp and WaveLab.

To open a PAF file, you must first make sure what format it is, then you must have one of the programs indicated below

How to Open PAF File on Windows

Find a PAF file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PAF 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 PAF 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 PAF file opener then try to search online for "PAF viewer", "application to open PAF file" or "open PAF file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open PAF file

How to Open PAF File on Mac OS

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

How to Open PAF File on Android

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

To open PAF File on iOS device follow steps below:

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

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