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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

Java Web Archive File Type
Extension .war
Developer Oracle
Popularity 5.0 (347 Votes)
Mime Type mime-type/not.available
Default Program Apache Tomcat
Category Compressed Files
Format Binary
Updated 12/1/2024

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 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.

Microsoft Windows logo image Open WAR File on Windows

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

MacOs logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen WAR File on Mac OS

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

Linux logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen WAR file on Linux

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

Website logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen WAR file on Web

Software License Developer

iOS logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen WAR file on iOS

Software License Developer

Android logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen WAR 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.

WAR file extension icon image.About WAR - Java Web Archive

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Updated 12/1/2024


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