File extension RRD
| File type | Reduced Resolution Dataset Format |
| Developer | N/A |
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What is a RRD file?
RRD file format is used by two GIS applications, namely ArcGIS Desktop and ERDAS IMAGINE. RRD documents are utilized by those applications for speeding up rendering of raster maps, usually while zooming.
RRD files can be generated based on raster data stored in JP2 or TIF files. RRD store partially reduced raster map data to hasten rendering process run by the rendering engine.
Program(s) that can open the .RRD file
Windows
How to open RRD files
If you cannot open the RRD 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 RRD 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 RRD file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the RRD format files
The inability to open and operate the RRD 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 Reduced Resolution Dataset Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a RRD file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the RRD file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the RRD from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the RRD format
- The RRD 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 RRD file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a RRD file are out of date.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 RRD file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the RRD file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the RRD file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.RRD) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected RRD 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 RRD 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. RRD) 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.