Basic information about R05 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension R05（*.R05 or *.r05）, 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 R05 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the R05 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the R05 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support R05 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the R05 file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the R05 file?
  • How to open a R05 file?
  • What programs do I need to open a R05 file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a R05 file?
  • How to convert R05 files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to R05 file format?


1.Detail information about R05 file extension: Split Multi-volume RAR Compressed File Archive (part 7)

File type Split Multi-volume RAR Compressed File Archive (part 7) Category Compressed Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description R05 file is a Split Multi-volume RAR Compressed File Archive (part 7). The r05 file extension is associated with WinRAR. Its one part of a multi-volume compressed RAR archive.

Some RAR files can be parts of a multi-volume sequences. In WinRAR you can split a huge archive to a few smaller files, which are called volumes.

Older versions of WinRAR used either:

.rar or exe (SFX) for first volume.r01, r02, r03 .... etc. for any additional volumesOr:

.rar or exe (SFX) for first volume.001, .002, .003 .... etc. for any additional volumesThe newer versions of WinRAR are using:

.rar or exe (SFX) .... etc. for first volume.part1.rar, .part2.rar, part3.rar for any additional volumesIn order to unpack the multi-volume RAR archive, you need to place ALL of the split parts in the same directory and start extraction of the first volume. The program will automatically use all of the parts to extract the content of the archive.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert R05 files

Windows		 WinRAR
ZipZag
PeaZip
StuffIt Expander
7-zip
IZArc
WinRAR

macOS		 RAR for Mac
StuffIt Expander for Mac
The Unarchiver
EZ7z for Mac
RAR for Mac

Linux		 RAR for Linux
Xarchiver
File Roller
RAR for Linux



Can't open a R05 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.R05”。

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 R05 extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support R05 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 R05 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 R05 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a R05 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 R05 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the R05 file is damaged.
  • Whether the R05 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the R05 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the R05 file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the R05 file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a R05 file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a R05 file.

If the R05 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.