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Open PAR2 File

PAR2 files are index files that were originally developed by Open Source for the QuickPar software application.

QuickPar is software that creates verification and recovery information for a file or group of files, using it, if possible, to try to reconstruct the originals from damaged files and PAR volumes.

The QuickPar program, and therefore the PAR2 indexed file, is designed for the Microsoft Windows operating system, in the past it was often used to recover damaged or missing files that had been downloaded via Usenet.

The PAR2 indexed file can also be used on Linux via QuickPar with Wine.

The PAR2 file contains a group of parity volumes and can be used to recover a lost file.

Software to open and operate a PAR2 file

To open and operate on a PAR2 file, it is necessary to have the following software:

QuickPar

How Can I Open PAR2 File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open PAR2 file is to find a PAR2 file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PAR2 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 PAR2 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 PAR2 file opener then try to search online for "PAR2 viewer", "application to open PAR2 file" or "open PAR2 file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open PAR2 file

How Can I Open PAR2 File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a PAR2 file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PAR2 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 PAR2 file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as PAR2 file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open PAR2 file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open PAR2 file then try to search for "PAR2 viewer", "application to open PAR2 file" or "read PAR2 file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read PAR2 file

How Can I Open PAR2 File on Android

If you downloaded a PAR2 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 PAR2 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 "PAR2".
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 "PAR2 viewer", "PAR2 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 PAR2 File on iPhone or iPad

To open PAR2 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 PAR2 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 "PAR2". This way you can find apps which can open PAR2 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 "PAR2 viewer" or "PAR2 file" online in your favorite search engine.

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