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Basic information about R file

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

There are 9 file types using the R file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the R file with their brief description and a list of programs that support R file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the R file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the R file?
How to open a R file?
What programs do I need to open a R file?
What programs help to create and edit a R file?
How to convert R files to another file format?
How to convert another files to R file format?

1.Detail information about R file extension: R Script File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert R files
File type	R Script File	Category	Developer Files
Developer	The R Project for Statistical Computing	File format	Text
Description	R file is a R Script File developed by The R Project for Statistical Computing. Script written in R, a programming language used for statistical analysis and graphing purposes; contains code that can be executed within the R software environment; may contain commands that create objects (functions, values, etc.) and produce visualizations of the computed data.
Windows	File Viewer Plus R RStudio
macOS	R RStudio
Linux	R RStudio

2.Detail information about R file extension: Rez Source Code File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert R files
File type	Rez Source Code File	Category	Developer Files
Developer	Apple	File format	Text
Description	R file is a Rez Source Code File developed by Apple.
macOS	Apple Xcode MacroMates TextMate Bare Bones BBEdit

3.Detail information about R file extension: REBOL Script

Software programs that will open, edit or convert R files
File type	REBOL Script	Category	Developer Files
Developer	REBOL Technologies	File format	Text
Description	R file is a REBOL Script developed by REBOL Technologies.
Windows	REBOL/View REBOL/Core REBOL/SDK
macOS	REBOL/View REBOL/Core REBOL/SDK
Linux	REBOL/View REBOL/Core REBOL/SDK

4.Detail information about R file extension: Ratfor Source Code File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert R files
File type	Ratfor Source Code File	Category	Developer Files
Developer	Brian Kerhighan	File format	Text
Description	R file is a Ratfor Source Code File developed by Brian Kerhighan.
Windows	Ratfor
macOS	Ratfor
Linux	Ratfor

5.Detail information about R file extension: Right Audio Channel File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert R files
File type	Right Audio Channel File	Category	Audio Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	R file is a Right Audio Channel File.
Windows	Apple iTunes Other music player
macOS	Apple iTunes Other music player

6.Detail information about R file extension: Corel Paradox File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert R files
File type	Corel Paradox File	Category	Data Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	R file is a Corel Paradox File.
Windows	Corel Paradox Corel WordPerfect Office

7.Detail information about R file extension: Pegasus Mail Resource File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert R files
File type	Pegasus Mail Resource File	Category	Data Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	R file is a Pegasus Mail Resource File.
Windows	Pegasus Mail

8.Detail information about R file extension: Progress Database Compiled Program

Software programs that will open, edit or convert R files
File type	Progress Database Compiled Program	Category	Executable Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	R file is a Progress Database Compiled Program.
Windows	Progress

9.Detail information about R file extension: Sound Designer 2 File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert R files
File type	Sound Designer 2 File	Category	Audio Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	R file is a Sound Designer 2 File.
macOS	Sound Studio

Can't open a R 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.R”。

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 R extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the R 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.