Opening a VER File

The VER file type is primarily associated with TurboTax.

VER	File extension: VER
	File type:	version information

What is a VER file?

VER files mostly belong to TurboTax by Intuit. A VER file contains version information used by various Windows programs. Its contents may be saved as plain text, XML-encoded text, or binary data depending on the associated program. Applications which use version information saved in VER files include:

TurboTax

Final Fantasy IV

Visum; and

RealPlayer

Another type of VER file is an airspace used by SeeYou flight planning and navigation software. VER is also the filename extension of an image version data file used by Drive vehicle navigation devices manufactured by Garmin.

How can I open a VER file?

You need a suitable software like TurboTax to open a VER file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your VER file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a VER file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert VER files:

TurboTax by Intuit
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. VER files are often referred to as TurboTax miscs because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Drive (image version information) by Garmin
Drive is a family of GPS navigation and trip planning devices for vehicles. Image version information used by these navigation units are saved in VER files. This file format is classified as Misc.
Epic Games Launcher (version information) by Epic
Epic Games Launcher is a Windows desktop program for running video games developed by Epic. Its version information is saved in a VER file. This file format is classified as Misc.
Final Fantasy IV (version information) by Square Enix
Final Fantasy IV is a massively multiplayer online roleplaying fantasy video game. Its version information is saved in a binary file with VER filename extension. This file format is classified as Misc.
NEX (version information) by Pioneer
NEX is a family of Android-based car navigation and media playback device. It uses version information saved in a VER file. This file format is classified as Misc.
RealPlayer (version information) by RealNetworks
RealPlayer is a cross-platform media playback and streaming application. Version information used by the Windows edition of RealPlayer is saved in a VER file. This file format is classified as Misc.
SeeYou (airspace) by Naviter
SeeYou is a cross-platform flight planning and navigation software. It uses a VER file to save information about an airspace. This file format is classified as Data.
Visum (version information) by PTV
Visum is a traffic planning and transportation modeling/simulation software. Version information for a Visum installation is saved in a VER file. This file format is classified as Misc.

VER file format:

If you can determine the file format, the associated program can also be determined. Often, the file format can be deduced from the file extension or the initial bytes (called the signature). If the file extension or signature does not match the file format, errors will occur when opening or editing the file. If there are problems opening a file, you must first determine the file format used. Our evaluation of the VER files is as follows:

An VER file does not have a uniform file format. The two most popular formats are as follows:

10% of all VER files internally utilize the config file format. A configuration file is used by computer software to store settings. It consists of a text-based content with a structure and syntax comprising key–value pairs for properties, and sections that organize the properties. These files are text files and can therefore be read using a text editor. The files are often between 56 bytes and 90 bytes in size. The following keywords are characteristic: [Version], SCRIPT, CORE, INTG and ITG_DRVCORE_V3. Some examples of file names are VERSION.VER.
6% of all VER files start with the bytes PTVSYSTEM VISUM Version Vers. , which are crucial for this file format. The contents of these files cannot be read by a human; only a computer program can interpret the data. The file size is in the range of 10 MB to 2 GB. The keywords PTVSYSTEM VISUM Version Vers, Rev and Model are typical for these files.

All other VER files (84%) have no consistent format, the following 9 formats can be found: UTF-16 (LE) and EXE. Files like these are sometimes linked to info, launcher, games, epic, snapshot, bytes, guard, image, game or step. Drag & drop your file here to see the file format and a preview of your VER file!

Technical Data for VER File Extension

File classification:

Misc

Related files:

exe, mp4, nup, version, br4, gpf, zip, vpdb, dat, cig, txt, erl, sum, ggp, ini, xer, url, wer, dll, vir, tax2019, tax, tax2018

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: 32VerSee - bmp
EXEFile: C:\32VerSee\32VerSee.exe %1

a ver version information is a special file format by Intuit and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with VER files

Associate the VER file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open version informations. Because only the current version supports the latest VER file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Intuit manufacturer website after an available TurboTax update.
To make sure that your VER file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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