File extension RLE
| File type | Run Length Encoded Bitmap |
| Developer | N/A |
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What is a RLE file?
Files with the RLE extension are used for storing bitmap images. The data in such an image is encoded in a way that reduces the file size. It consists in that repeated data is represented by a repetition counter, eg the string "cccccccc" is coded as "8c". Such encoding is the more effective the more areas of an image defined by the same data are repeated (e.g. a large background area of the same color).
RLE (Run-Length Encoding) compression is used for saving images such as PCX, BMP or TGA.
Program(s) that can open the .RLE file
Windows
Linux
How to open RLE files
If you cannot open the RLE file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports RLE among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the RLE file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the RLE format files
The inability to open and operate the RLE file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the Run Length Encoded Bitmap file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a RLE file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the RLE file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the RLE from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the RLE format
- The RLE file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the RLE file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a RLE file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the RLE file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the RLE file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the RLE file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
Updated 12/23/2021
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How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.RLE) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected RLE file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the RLE file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. RLE) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.