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Basic information about RLD file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension RLD（*.RLD or *.rld）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the RLD file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the RLD file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the RLD file with their brief description and a list of programs that support RLD file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the RLD file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the RLD file?
  • How to open a RLD file?
  • What programs do I need to open a RLD file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a RLD file?
  • How to convert RLD files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to RLD file format?


1.Detail information about RLD file extension: Norton Commander Temporary

File type Norton Commander Temporary Category Misc Files
Developer Symantec Corporation File format N/A
Description RLD file is a Norton Commander Temporary developed by Symantec Corporation. RLD is a file extension commonly associated with Norton Commander Temporary files. Norton Commander Temporary format was developed by Symantec Corporation. Files with RLD extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with RLD extension are categorized as Various Files files. The Various Files subset comprises 3591 various file formats. The most popular software that supports RLD files is Norton Commander. Software named Norton Commander was created by Symantec Corporation. In order to find more detailed information on the software and RLD files, check the developer’s official website.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert RLD files

Windows		 Norton Commander



Can't open a RLD file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.RLD”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the RLD extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support RLD file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of RLD files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a RLD file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a RLD file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a RLD file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the RLD file is damaged.
  • Whether the RLD file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the RLD file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the RLD file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the RLD file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a RLD file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a RLD file.

If the RLD file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.