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Basic information about REM file

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

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


1.Detail information about REM file extension: BlackBerry Encrypted Data File

File type BlackBerry Encrypted Data File Category Misc Files
Developer Research In Motion File format Binary
Description REM file is a BlackBerry Encrypted Data File developed by Research In Motion. File stored on a BlackBerry smartphone; may be one of several different file types, but uses an ".rem" extension to indicate the file has been encrypted; often has a compound file extension, such as ".jpg.rem," which would be an encrypted JPEG image file.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert REM files

Windows
Research In Motion BlackBerry Desktop Manager
BlackBerry Desktop Software

macOS
Research In Motion BlackBerry Desktop Manager
BlackBerry Desktop Software



How to convert REM files to another file format?

There are 9 records in our database eligible for REM files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve REM to another files conversion, you may use the option.



Can't open a REM 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.REM”。

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 REM extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the REM 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.