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Basic information about RCS file

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

There are 5 file types using the RCS file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the RCS file with their brief description and a list of programs that support RCS file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the RCS file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the RCS file?
  • How to open a RCS file?
  • What programs do I need to open a RCS file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a RCS file?
  • How to convert RCS files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to RCS file format?


1.Detail information about RCS file extension: RandomControl Scene File

File type RandomControl Scene File Category 3D Image Files
Developer RandomControl File format Binary
Description RCS file is a RandomControl Scene File developed by RandomControl. 3D scene file used by RandomControl software products such as fryrender and Arion; stores a scene exported from a 3D modeling software application (that has the fryrender or Arion plugin); used for storing the scene in a format that can be submitted to the rendering engine.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert RCS files

Windows		 RandomControl fryrender
RandomControl Arion


2.Detail information about RCS file extension: Colin McRae Rally Saved Game File

File type Colin McRae Rally Saved Game File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description RCS file is a Colin McRae Rally Saved Game File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert RCS files

Windows		 Colin McRae Rally 2


3.Detail information about RCS file extension: RAD Developer Color Scheme

File type RAD Developer Color Scheme Category Settings Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description RCS file is a RAD Developer Color Scheme.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert RCS files


4.Detail information about RCS file extension: RCSWin Job File

File type RCSWin Job File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description RCS file is a RCSWin Job File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert RCS files

Windows		 RCSWin


5.Detail information about RCS file extension: SaralTDS ETDS Software Annual Report File

File type SaralTDS ETDS Software Annual Report File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description RCS file is a SaralTDS ETDS Software Annual Report File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert RCS files

Windows		 Saral TDS



Can't open a RCS 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.RCS”。

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 RCS extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the RCS 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.