RAT File
What are RAT files and how to open them
Are you having problems opening a RAT file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your RAT files.
What is a RAT file?
A .RAT file is a PICS Rating System file.
We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
How to open RAT files
Important: Different programs may use files with the RAT file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your RAT file is, you may need to try a few different programs.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested eight different RAT openers which you will find listed below.
Last updated: January 22, 2025
Various apps that use files with this extension
These apps are known to open certain types of RAT files. Remember, different programs may use RAT files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
 | Quantitative Micro Software EViews | User submitted |
| EViews | User submitted |
 | JJVOD | User submitted |
 | RATSData | User submitted |
 | V9 player | User submitted |
 | FvodPlayer | User submitted |
 | Image Viewer | User submitted |
| QvodPlayer | Discontinued |
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