RS File Extension

What is RS file?

Full format name of files that use RS extension is Sun Raster Bitmap Image Format. RS files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. RS file belongs to the Raster Image Files category just like 522 other filename extensions listed in our database. XnView is by far the most used program for working with RS files. On the official website of Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet developer not only will you find detailed information about theXnView software, but also about RS and other supported file formats.

Programs which support RS file extension

The following listing features RS-compatible programs. Files with RS 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 RS extension?

Problems with accessing RS may be due to various reasons. Fortunately, most common problems with RS files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Install XnView software

Problems with opening and working with RS files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with RS files being present on your machine. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download XnView and install it on your device. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. The safest method of downloading XnView installed is by going to developer’s website (Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of XnView

If you already have XnView installed on your systems and RS 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. If you have an older version of XnView installed, it may not support RS format. The most recent version of XnView is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate Sun Raster Bitmap Image Format files with XnView

After installing XnView (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open RS files. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Clicking the RS with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the XnView installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open RS files box and clicking OK button.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with RS extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with RS extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the RS for errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the RS file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Verify that the RS in question is not infected with a computer virus

If the RS is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the RS file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. RS file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Verify that the RS file’s structure is intact

If the RS file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. When downloading the file with RS extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Sun Raster Bitmap Image Format file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run XnView

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

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

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Sun Raster Bitmap Image Format file. It may be the case that the RS files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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