WAR File Extension

WAR file extension is created by Oracle, also known as Java Web Archive. WAR has been classified as Compressed 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 WAR files in Apache Tomcat program.

Java Web Archive File Type

What is a WAR File Type?

WAR files may contain server side utilities (such as database beans and shopping carts), static web resources (HTML, images and audio files) and side classes (Applets and Classes; Utilities) of the client. They can be run on a web server at the help of a support program such as Tomcat Web Application Manager in Apache.

Since WAR files are saved in an archive format, the contents of' a WAR file can be extracted using a file decompression utility like Stuffit Expander.

Free online WAR Tools & Apps

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

WAR Converter

Open WAR

Edit WAR

Compare WAR Files

Merge WAR Files

Split WAR Files

WAR Metadata Viewer

WAR Files Common Issues

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

Can't Open WAR Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Java Web Archive on your system such as Apache Tomcat.
2. Associate default Apache Tomcat Apache Tomcat program for *.war (Java Web Archive) files.
   
   

   Associate WAR Default Program on Windows

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

   Associate WAR Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.WAR (e.g example.war) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Apache Tomcat Apache Tomcat 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 .Apache Tomcat extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related WAR File Extensions

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

All Platform Software Programs for WAR File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the WAR 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 WAR File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	ESTsoft ALZip 8 for Windows	Freeware	ESTsoft
	GNU Wget 000 for Windows	Free	GNU Wget
	Oracle Java Virtual Machine 8 for Windows	Open Source	Oracle
	Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe 2010 for Windows	Commercial	Smith Micro
	RARLAB WinRAR 5 for Windows	Shareware	RARLAB
	Zipeg 2 for Windows	Open Source	Zipeg

Open WAR File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	GNU Wget 000 for MacOs	Free	GNU Wget
	Oracle Java Virtual Machine 8 for MacOs	Open Source	Oracle
	Smith Micro Stuffit Deluxe Mac 16 for MacOs	Commercial	Smith Micro
	Corel WinZip Mac 8 for MacOs	Commercial	Corel
	Zipeg 2 for MacOs	Open Source	Zipeg

Open WAR file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	Apache Tomcat 000 for Linux	Free	Apache Tomcat
	GNU Wget 000 for Linux	Free	GNU Wget
	Oracle Java Virtual Machine 8 for Linux	Open Source	Oracle

Open WAR file on Web

Open WAR file on iOS

Open WAR file on Android

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 WAR - Java Web Archive

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