What is a NAR file?
The .NAR file extension has multiple uses, but it is most often a compressed archive. Primarily, it acts as a desktop mascot ghost package for the Ukagaka and SSP framework. These specific files use standard ZIP compression. Another common use is a Nexon game archive used by the company Nexon in titles like Counter-Strike Online.
Other software systems also use .NAR files. They can be Apache NiFi archives, storage performance data files for Dell EMC Navisphere Analyzer (using GZIP compression), or cabinet design order files for CutMaster 2D.
How to open NAR files?
Because the .NAR file extension belongs to several different software ecosystems, you need the right tool for your specific file. You can extract Ukagaka mascot files with common archive tools like 7-Zip. Game assets usually require custom community extractors, while NiFi archives load directly into the Apache NiFi environment.
Inspect and preview online
viewer.online/nar analyzes .NAR files to identify their exact format and creator software. It shows which programs can open the file, and usually previews it. Because the .NAR extension has multiple possible meanings, we recommend using viewer.online/nar to identify the actual format of your file.
Summary
Because many .NAR files use the known ZIP format, viewer.online/nar can safely open and display them online, eliminating compatibility problems.