STR File: What is it?

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STR File Summary

Most STR files can be viewed with twelve known software applications, typically dBase developed by dBase, LLC. It's main file type association is the dBASE Structure List Object File format, but also includes eight other rarely-seen file types. STR files are categorized ordinarily as Data Files. Other file types can be Video Files or Game Files.

File Extension STR is supported by Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. These types of files can be found on both desktop and mobile devices. The Popularity Rating for STR files is "Low", which means these files are not ordinarily found on an everyday user's device.

Interested to learn more about the STR File Extension? We encourage you to view the detailed file information below to learn about the software that opens STR files, and other troubleshooting tips.

Low
Prevalence
3307
Ranking

/ 11690

Active

Status

5

December

2018

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Types of STR Files

  9 known file types use this extension

Leading STR Type

.STR
File Format:.str
File Type:dBASE Structure List Object File

Text file that defines the structure of a dBASE database. It contains a list of all objects that can be included in the database file.

Developer: dBase, LLC
Division:Data Files
Location: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.str

Software Programs That Open The dBASE Structure List Object File:


dBase by dBase, LLC

Windows

More STR Files

.STR
File Format:.str
File Type:PlayStation Video Stream

Movie file format used by PlayStation video games. It commonly used for storing Full Motion Video (FMV) clips.

Developer: Sony
Division:Video Files

Software Programs That Open PlayStation Video Stream Files:


PSMplay by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

PsxMC by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

PSXPlay by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

jPSXdec by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux
.STR
File Format:.str
File Type:X-Plane Object String File

Object string file used by X-Plane, a professional flight simulator. It contains data that defines the placement of objects in the simulator.

Developer: Interscape
Division:Data Files

Software Programs That Open X-Plane Object String File Files:


X-Plane by Interscape

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux
.STR
File Format:.str
File Type:Kingsoft Strings File

Strings file used by WPS Office (previously known as Kingsoft Office), contains information used to configure the app's interface.

Developer: Kingsoft
Division:Data Files

Software Programs That Open Kingsoft Strings File Files:


WPS Office by Kingsoft

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
iOS
Android
Linux
.STR
File Format:.str
File Type:BFME2 Strings File

String file used by Lord of the Rings (LOTR): Battle for Middle Earth II (BFME2), a real-time strategy game.

Developer: Electronic Arts
Division:Game Files

Software Programs That Open BFME2 Strings File Files:


The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II by Electronic Arts

Compatible with:

Windows
Xbox 360
.STR
File Format:.str
File Type:Windows Screensaver File

Screensaver used by Windows computers. It contains animations, pictures, text, or moving patterns that fill the screen when the computer has been idle for a specific amount of time.

Developer: Microsoft Corporation
Division:System Files

Software Programs That Open Windows Screensaver File Files:


Microsoft Windows by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows
.STR
File Format:.str
File Type:eSignal Story File

STR file is a data file used by eSignal, a trading software for Microsoft Windows used by traders and investors to gain information from stocks.

Developer: Interactive Data Corporation
Division:Data Files

Software Programs That Open eSignal Story File Files:


eSignal by Interactive Data Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows
.STR
File Format:.str
File Type:Ribbons STR File

STR file is a data file used by Ribbons, a popular molecular graphics software for Microsoft Windows operating system.

Developer: Mike Carson
Division:Data Files

Software Programs That Open Ribbons STR File Files:


Ribbons by Mike Carson

Compatible with:

Windows
.STR
File Format:.str
File Type:ATOMS Structure File

The STR file is used in ATOMS programs for one of its default file formats. ATOMS is a program for drawing all types of atomic structures, including crystals, polymers and molecules.

Developer: Shape Software
Division:Data Files

Software Programs That Open ATOMS Structure File Files:


ATOMS by Shape Software

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac

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STR File Popularity


Top Mobile Device Brands

Samsung (28.86%)
Apple (21.83%)
Huawei (9.25%)
Xiaomi (6.74%)
LG (3.11%)

OS Ranking

Windows (82.33%)
Android (11.56%)
iOS (3.43%)
Macintosh (1.71%)
Linux (0.60%)


Troubleshoot STR Files


Troubles Opening STR Files

dBase is Not Installed

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open STR Files" when trying to open your STR. If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have dBase for %%os%% installed on your computer. Your operating system cannot associate your STR with dBase, so double-clicking the file won't work.


Tip: When another STR application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.


Wrong Version of dBase is Installed

Your dBASE Structure List Object File file is incompatible with dBase because you might have the wrong version installed. If you've got the wrong version of dBase installed, you'll need to install the correct version. This issue mainly occurs when your dBASE Structure List Object File file was created by a newer version of dBase than you have on your PC.


Tip: Investigate your STR file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.


Primarily, problems experienced when opening STR files are due to having the incorrect version of dBase installed on your computer.


Other STR File Issues

Assuming you have the right dBase version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening STR files. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening STR files. These issues include:

  • STR file type Registry entries are wrong
  • The STR file description within the Windows Registry was removed
  • Partial installation of dBase that did not fully complete
  • Your STR can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
  • Past or present virus infection has affected your STR
  • Device drivers of the hardware associated with your STR file are corrupt or out-of-date
  • Insufficient system resources to successfully open dBASE Structure List Object File files

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