RES File

What are RES files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a RES 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 RES files.

What is a RES file?

RES files have multiple uses, and Windows Compiled Resource is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

Windows Compiled Resource

These files are resource files that have been produced by either the Delphi or C++ programming languages for use on Windows PCs. A RES file contains information used by the associated program, such as the graphics displayed in the program and the cursors and icons that the application uses. The RES file may also include information about the version of the program that the user has installed on their hard drive.

How to open RES files

Important: Different programs may use files with the RES file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your RES 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 RES openers which you will find listed below.

Last updated: May 19, 2024

All known file formats using extension .RES

While Windows Compiled Resource is a popular type of RES-file, we know of 20 different uses of the .RES file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

.NET Framework Resource Data

We know that one RES format is .NET Framework Resource Data. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Alchemy Mindworks Resource Data

We know that one RES format is Alchemy Mindworks Resource Data. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

ArtCraft Resource

We know that one RES format is ArtCraft Resource. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Bink Texture

We know that one RES format is Bink Texture. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Borland Turbo Vision Resource

We know that one RES format is Borland Turbo Vision Resource. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Dynamix Scene Data Container

We know that one RES format is Dynamix Scene Data Container. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Dynamix SSM Sound And Music Data Container

We know that one RES format is Dynamix SSM Sound And Music Data Container. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Godot Resource Data

We know that one RES format is Godot Resource Data. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Klasik Resource Data

We know that one RES format is Klasik Resource Data. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Looking Glass Resource Data

We know that one RES format is Looking Glass Resource Data. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Microsoft Project For MS-DOS Resources

We know that one RES format is Microsoft Project For MS-DOS Resources. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Project IGI Resource Data

We know that one RES format is Project IGI Resource Data. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

PureBasic Resident Data

We know that one RES format is PureBasic Resident Data. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Scream Engine Resource Data

We know that one RES format is Scream Engine Resource Data. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

SHELX Output

We know that one RES format is SHELX Output. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

SNNS Result

We know that one RES format is SNNS Result. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

SoftMax Resource

We know that one RES format is SoftMax Resource. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Stunt Island Resource

We know that one RES format is Stunt Island Resource. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

The Software Toolworks Resources Archive

We know that one RES format is The Software Toolworks Resources Archive. 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 RES files. Remember, different programs may use RES files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

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