RLE File - opening and understanding
Did your computer fail to open a RLE file? We explain what they are used for and recommend software that we know can open or otherwise handle your .RLE files.
What is a RLE file?
A .RLE file is an Autodesk Screencast video (intermediate format) file. Through our analysis of RLE files, we know that one use of the format is Autodesk Screencast video (intermediate format). We have not yet described in detail what these files contain and what they are used for, but our team is working tiredlessly through thousands of file formats. We'd love hearing from you if you have information about the format.
How to open RLE files
You will need a program compatible with the specific file you are trying to open, as different programs may use files with file extension RLE for different purposes.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different RLE openers which you will find listed below.
Other file formats using extension .RLE
While Autodesk Screencast video (intermediate format) is a popular type of RLE-file, we know of 6 different uses of the .RLE extension.
The RLE file extension indicates to your device which app can open the file. However, different apps may use the same file extension for different types of data. So a RLE opener may not be able to open all kinds of RLE files. In this case, look through all formats to make sure you find the best suited RLE viewer.
CompuServe RLE bitmap
Through our analysis of RLE files, we know that one use of the format is CompuServe RLE bitmap. We have not yet described in detail what these files contain and what they are used for, but our team is working tiredlessly through thousands of file formats. We'd love hearing from you if you have information about the format.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different RLE openers which you will find listed below.
Golly Extended RLE
Through our analysis of RLE files, we know that one use of the format is Golly Extended RLE. We have not yet described in detail what these files contain and what they are used for, but our team is working tiredlessly through thousands of file formats. We'd love hearing from you if you have information about the format.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different RLE openers which you will find listed below.
Intergraph Raster bitmap (Run-Length Encoded, 1-bit)
Through our analysis of RLE files, we know that one use of the format is Intergraph Raster bitmap (Run-Length Encoded, 1-bit). We have not yet described in detail what these files contain and what they are used for, but our team is working tiredlessly through thousands of file formats. We'd love hearing from you if you have information about the format.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different RLE openers which you will find listed below.
Run Length Encoded bitmap
Through our analysis of RLE files, we know that one use of the format is Run Length Encoded bitmap. We have not yet described in detail what these files contain and what they are used for, but our team is working tiredlessly through thousands of file formats. We'd love hearing from you if you have information about the format.
RLE opener for Windows 10
 | ACDSee | Verified |
Utah Raster Toolkit bitmap
Through our analysis of RLE files, we know that one use of the format is Utah Raster Toolkit bitmap. We have not yet described in detail what these files contain and what they are used for, but our team is working tiredlessly through thousands of file formats. We'd love hearing from you if you have information about the format.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different RLE openers which you will find listed below.
Various viewers for this file format
These apps are known to open certain types of RLE files. Remember, different programs may use RLE files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
 | Free File Viewer | User submitted |
 | IrfanView | User submitted |
 | Adobe Photoshop | User submitted |
 | Paint Shop Pro | User submitted |
 | Ashampoo Photo Commander | User submitted |
 | Adobe Photoshop Elements | User submitted |
 | Corel PaintShop Pro | User submitted |
 | Zoner Photo Studio | User submitted |
 | Adobe PhotoDeluxe Business Edition | User submitted |
 | Adobe ImageReady | User submitted |
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