RDS File Extension

What is RDS file?

RDS is a file extension commonly associated with Ray Dream Studio Scene Format files. DAZ Productions defined the Ray Dream Studio Scene Format format standard. RDS file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. RDS file belongs to the 3D Image Files category just like 622 other filename extensions listed in our database. The software recommended for managing RDS files is DAZ Studio . DAZ Studio software was developed by DAZ 3D Inc., and on its official website you may find more information about RDS files or the DAZ Studio software program.

Programs which support RDS file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support RDS files. Files with RDS suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with RDS extension?

Problems with accessing RDS may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Ray Dream Studio Scene Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Download and install DAZ Studio

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening RDS files is that no program that can handle RDS files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the DAZ Studio developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading DAZ Studio installed is by going to developer’s website (DAZ 3D Inc.) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of DAZ Studio

If you already have DAZ Studio installed on your systems and RDS files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that DAZ Studio cannot handle files with RDS may be that the software is outdated. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using DAZ Studio .

Step 3. Assign DAZ Studio to RDS files

If you have the latest version of DAZ Studio installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage RDS on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the RDS file
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where DAZ Studio is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open RDS files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with RDS extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with RDS extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Check the RDS for errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the RDS file is valid. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Check the RDS file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the RDS is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the RDS file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the RDS file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Ensure the file with RDS extension is complete and error-free

Did you receive the RDS file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. If the RDS file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open DAZ Studio

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with RDS extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Ray Dream Studio Scene Format file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with RDS files affecting older versions of given software.

Do you want to help?

If you have additional information about the RDS file, we will be grateful if you share it with our users. To do this, use the form here and send us your information on RDS file.