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Basic information about RLE file

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

There are 2 file types using the RLE file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the RLE file with their brief description and a list of programs that support RLE file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the RLE file extension. It answers questions such as:

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

1.Detail information about RLE file extension: Run Length Encoded Bitmap

Software programs that will open, edit or convert RLE files
File type	Run Length Encoded Bitmap	Category	Raster Image Files
Developer	N/A	File format	Binary
Description	RLE file is a Run Length Encoded Bitmap. 4 or 8-bit RLE-encoded bitmap image; basically a .DIB file that uses RLE (Run-length encoding) compression; common image format used in early versions of Windows and CompuServe software.
Windows	Adobe Photoshop CC 2017 Adobe Photoshop Elements 2018 Adobe Illustrator CC 2017 Newera Graphics Converter Pro Corel PaintShop Pro 2018 ACD Systems Canvas X 2017 Hamrick VuePrint XnViewMP BRL-CAD Ability Photopaint ACDSee FastPictureViewer Professional PMView Pro
macOS	Adobe Photoshop CC 2017 Adobe Photoshop Elements 2018 Adobe Illustrator CC 2017 XnViewMP BRL-CAD
Linux	BRL-CAD

2.Detail information about RLE file extension: Golly Simulation Pattern File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert RLE files
File type	Golly Simulation Pattern File	Category	Game Files
Developer	Golly	File format	Text
Description	RLE file is a Golly Simulation Pattern File developed by Golly.
Windows	Golly
macOS	Golly

How to convert RLE files to another file format?

There are 2 records in our database eligible for RLE files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve RLE to another files conversion, you may use the option.

RLE to BMP

RLE to PNG

How to convert another files to RLE file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for another files to RLE file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to RLE conversion, you may use the option.

EPI to RLE

Can't open a RLE 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.RLE”。

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 RLE extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the RLE 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.