RLI File Extension

What is RLI file?

Full format name of files that use RLI extension is RealWorld Graphics Layered Image. RealWorld Graphics Layered Image format was developed by RealWorld Graphics. Files with RLI extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with RLI extension are categorized as Raster Image Files files. The Raster Image Files subset comprises 522 various file formats. The most popular program for handling RLI files is RealWorld Icon Editor, but users can choose among 1 different programs that support this file format. Software named RealWorld Icon Editor was created by RealWorld Graphics. In order to find more detailed information on the software and RLI files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support RLI file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support RLI files. Files with RLI 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 RLI extension?

Problems with accessing RLI may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with RLI extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with RLI files.

Step 1. Get the RealWorld Icon Editor

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports RLI files installed on the system. The most obvious solution is to download and install RealWorld Icon Editor or one to the listed programs: RealWorld Photos. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support RLI files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download RealWorld Icon Editor installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit RealWorld Graphics website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of RealWorld Icon Editor and update if needed

If the problems with opening RLI files still occur even after installing RealWorld Icon Editor, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of RealWorld Icon Editor is available. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. If you have an older version of RealWorld Icon Editor installed, it may not support RLI format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using RealWorld Icon Editor.

Step 3. Set the default application to open RLI files to RealWorld Icon Editor

After installing RealWorld Icon Editor (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open RLI files. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the RLI 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 RealWorld Icon Editor is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open RLI files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• Right-click the RLI file and select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select RealWorld Icon Editor and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with RLI extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the RLI is not faulty

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper RLI file. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. The RLI may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

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

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

If the RLI file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. It could happen the the download process of file with RLI extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the RealWorld Graphics Layered Image file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run RealWorld Icon Editor

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

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with RealWorld Graphics Layered Image files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the RLI files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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