File Extension Library


.GFAR File Extension

  • Developer by: University of Kent
  • Category: Developer Files
  • Format: Zip

What are .GFAR files and how to open them?

Can't open .GFAR file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .GFAR file.

What is a .GFAR file extension?

.GFAR file extension is created by University of Kent. .GFAR has been classified as Developer Files. The format of .GFAR file is Zip.

.GFAR is Greenfoot Archive

Archive associated with Greenfoot, a Java development environment; proprietary format of a .JAR archive; similar to a .GREENFOOT file but contains game and simulation scenarios that can be downloaded from the Greenfoot site.

Downloading a GFAR file from the Greenfoot site:

  • Download a Scenario from the Scenarios section on the Greenfoot site (If the user made the scenario open, there should be an Open in Greenfoot button).
  • Open the Greenfoot application, select Scenario → Open... in the menu bar.
  • Select your GFAR file and open it.
  • List of all softwares that can open the Greenfoot Archive
    Windows
    Greenfoot
    Mac
    Greenfoot
    Linux
    Greenfoot

    How to fix problems with .GFAR files

    1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .GFAR files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .GFAR file format
    2. You need to check the .GFAR file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)