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Basic information about RED file

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

There are 7 file types using the RED file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the RED file with their brief description and a list of programs that support RED file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the RED file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the RED file?
  • How to open a RED file?
  • What programs do I need to open a RED file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a RED file?
  • How to convert RED files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to RED file format?


1.Detail information about RED file extension: CADViewer Redline Markup File

File type CADViewer Redline Markup File Category CAD Files
Developer Tailor Made Software File format N/A
Description RED file is a CADViewer Redline Markup File developed by Tailor Made Software. CAD file created by CADViewer, a program used for reviewing CAD designs; saves annotations, or redlines, that have been written by a design reviewer; enables notes and other jotted items to be saved alongside a CAD design.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert RED files

Windows		 Tailor Made CADViewer

macOS		 Tailor Made CADViewer

Linux		 Tailor Made CADViewer


2.Detail information about RED file extension: Clarion Modula-2 Path Info

File type Clarion Modula-2 Path Info Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description RED file is a Clarion Modula-2 Path Info.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert RED files


3.Detail information about RED file extension: IBM Rational Rose Module Diagram

File type IBM Rational Rose Module Diagram Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description RED file is a IBM Rational Rose Module Diagram.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert RED files


4.Detail information about RED file extension: CARE-S InfoWorks Rainfall File

File type CARE-S InfoWorks Rainfall File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description RED file is a CARE-S InfoWorks Rainfall File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert RED files

Windows		 CARE-S


5.Detail information about RED file extension: Boris RED Project File

File type Boris RED Project File Category 3D Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description RED file is a Boris RED Project File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert RED files

Windows		 Boris RED


6.Detail information about RED file extension: Red Faction Level File

File type Red Faction Level File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description RED file is a Red Faction Level File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert RED files

Windows		 Red Faction


7.Detail information about RED file extension: XRK EXtra Redcode Kit Disassembled Redcode Warrior

File type XRK EXtra Redcode Kit Disassembled Redcode Warrior Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description RED file is a XRK EXtra Redcode Kit Disassembled Redcode Warrior.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert RED files



Can't open a RED 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.RED”。

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 RED extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the RED 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.