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Basic information about REPORT file

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

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


1.Detail information about REPORT file extension: Report

File type Report Category Text Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description REPORT file is a Report. The report file extension is used for various report logs generated by some programs mostly in UNIX/LINUX environment.

The .report file is often stored in simple text file format and can be viewed with text editing tools.

Software programs that will open, edit or convert REPORT files

Windows
NotePad++ text editor
Sublime Text
Atom
PSPad
Microsoft Windows NotePad

macOS
Sublime Text for Mac
Atom for Mac
TextEdit

Linux
Sublime Text for Linux
Atom for Linux
gedit



Can't open a REPORT 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.REPORT”。

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 REPORT extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the REPORT 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.