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What are RDF files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a RDF 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 RDF files.

What is a RDF file?

RDF files have multiple uses, and Resource Description Framework is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

Resource Description Framework

RDF stands for Resource Description Framework. These files are documents that are used to store information in a standardized form.

The RDF file format that is used to store this information is called "metadata". The metadata details of an RDF file include details about a website's map, keywords, page descriptions, and updates.

How to open RDF files

Important: Different programs may use files with the RDF file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your RDF file is, you may need to try a few different programs.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested ten different RDF openers which you will find listed below.

Last updated: December 21, 2023

All known file formats using extension .RDF

While Resource Description Framework is a popular type of RDF-file, we know of 2 different uses of the .RDF file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

Yaesu Radio Memory File

We know that one RDF format is Yaesu Radio Memory File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of RDF files. Remember, different programs may use RDF files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

ChemDoodleChemDoodleVerified
PowerProducerPowerProducerUser submitted
XULRunnerXULRunnerUser submitted
UltraISOUltraISOUser submitted
Edge Code CCEdge Code CCUser submitted
BracketsBracketsUser submitted
Oracle Reports DeveloperOracle Reports DeveloperUser submitted
RViewRViewUser submitted
ChemAxon MarvinChemAxon MarvinUser submitted
System Report ViewerSystem Report ViewerUser submitted

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