PHAR File Extension

PHAR file extension is created by Greg Beaver, also known as PHP Archive. PHAR has been classified as Executable Files. This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open PHAR files in PHP program.

PHP Archive File Type

PHP Archive File Type

Extension	.phar
Developer	Greg Beaver
Popularity	Very Common Common Average Uncommon Rare 5.0 (72 Votes) Thank you for voting!Already voted, thanks!
Mime Type	mime-type/not.available
Default Program	PHP
Category	Executable Files
Format	Binary
Updated	11/1/2024

What is a PHAR File Type?

These PHAR files are similar to Java 's .JAR files and can be executed in PHP. A common PHP application that is distributed as d' PHAR archive is PEAR (PHP Extension and Application Repository), a package manager for PHP extensions.

The PHP files are APC (Alternative PHP Cache) compatible, one-&&& " cache " d' opcode; optimizing the performance of the appos; application caching the compiled versions of the code. phpMyAdmin, an interface commonly used for MySQL, was measured with a speed of 6x during the execution as a PHAR file.

The PHP component that reads and writes PHAR files is included with PHP 5.3.

Free online PHAR Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .PHAR (PHP Archive) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to PHAR, merge, split and compare the PHAR files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

PHAR Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the PHP Archive .PHAR File Extensions while opening the .PHAR files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open PHAR Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for PHP Archive on your system such as PHP.
2. Associate default Php PHP program for *.phar (PHP Archive) files.
   
   

   Associate PHAR Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.PHAR (e.g example.phar) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Php PHP program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .phar files.
   
   

   Associate PHAR Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.PHAR (e.g example.phar) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Php PHP program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .PHP extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related PHAR File Extensions

PHAR default file extension is .PHAR and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for PHAR File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the PHAR files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open PHAR File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	PHP 000 for Windows	Free	PHP

Open PHAR File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	PHP 000 for MacOs	Free	PHP

Open PHAR file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	PHP 000 for Linux	Free	PHP

Open PHAR file on Web

	Software	License	Developer

Open PHAR file on iOS

	Software	License	Developer

Open PHAR file on Android

	Software	License	Developer

About Licensing

1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
3. Free⁺ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About PHAR - PHP Archive

Updated 11/1/2024

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