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Xar Image Format
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Summary
Name
Xar Image Format
Version
Other names
Flare Image Format
Identifiers
PUID: fmt/922
Family
Classification
Image (Vector)
Disclosure
Description
The Xar file format, previously known as the Flare file format, is an open, vector graphic format, and is the native graphics format for applications such as Xara X and its predecessor, CorelXARA.
Orientation
Byte order
Related file formats
None.
Technical Environment
Released
Supported until
Format Risk
Developed by
None.
Supported by
None.
Source
Digital Preservation Department / The National Archives
Source date
07 Jul 2016
Source description
Last updated
07 Jul 2016
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