Files with chr extension can be also found as part of games based on Bioware Infinity game engines, like Baldur's Gate. These files contain stored character info and are typically accompanied with a .bio file that contains the descriptions.
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.CHR file extension - Bioware Infinity game engine exported character info file
What is chr file? How to open chr files?
File type specification:
The chr file extension is is also related to Baldur's Gate or IceWind Dale games that are based on the Infinity game engine.
The chr file stores individual character starting stats and other data. They can be found in the characters folder, typically accompanied by a .bio file that has same file name.
The default software associated to open chr file:
Company or developer:
BioWare
Baldur's Gate is a famous computer role-playing game created by BioWare and released in 1998.
List of recommended software applications associated to the .chr file extension
Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open chr file, edit chr file, convert chr file, view chr file, play chr file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).
Unspecified and all other actions for computer programs working with chr file - Bioware Infinity game engine exported character info file
Click on the software link for more information about Baldur's Gate. Baldur's Gate uses chr file type for its internal purposes and/or also by different way than common edit or open file actions (eg. to install/execute/support an application itself, to store application or user data, configure program etc.).
Microsoft Windows:
Main software associated with chr file by default:
Baldur's Gate
Other suggested software:
Baldur's Gate II
Icewind Dale
Planescape: Torment
