.asar file: how to open it on Windows

3 Windows apps register the .asar extension. Install one of them to open the file with a double-click.

About the format

Format

Electron Archive (ASAR)

Abbreviation

ASAR · Atom Shell Archive Format

MIME type

application/x-asar

Format data: freedesktop.org shared-mime-info and PRONOM (The National Archives, UK).

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  NanaZip

  The 7-Zip derivative intended for the modern Windows experience.

  Open source 7.0.1882.0 501.6K ↓ ★ 16K
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  Bandizip

  A powerful archiver that provides an ultrafast processing speed and convenient features.

  Proprietary 7.47 79.3K ↓
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  NanaZip Preview

  The 7-Zip derivative intended for the modern Windows experience.

  Open source 7.0.1800.0 ★ 16K

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