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Basic information about R3D file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension R3D（*.R3D or *.r3d）, 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 R3D file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the R3D file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the R3D file with their brief description and a list of programs that support R3D file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the R3D file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the R3D file?
How to open a R3D file?
What programs do I need to open a R3D file?
What programs help to create and edit a R3D file?
How to convert R3D files to another file format?
How to convert another files to R3D file format?

1.Detail information about R3D file extension: REDCODE Video File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert R3D files
File type	REDCODE Video File	Category	Video Files
Developer	RED	File format	Binary
Description	R3D file is a REDCODE Video File developed by RED. Native video format used by RED high-resolution video cameras; compressed using REDCODE, an advanced wavelet technology codec that creates visually lossless images.
Windows	REDCINE-X Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2017 Adobe After Effects CC 2017 Adobe SpeedGrade CC 2017 Avid Media Composer Microsoft Windows Photos REDCINE-X Pro
macOS	REDCINE-X Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2017 Adobe After Effects CC 2017 Adobe SpeedGrade CC 2017 ShedWorx Smart Converter Apple Final Cut Pro X

Can't open a R3D 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.R3D”。

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 R3D extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support R3D 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 R3D 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 R3D file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a R3D 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 R3D file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the R3D file is damaged.
Whether the R3D file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the R3D file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the R3D file format is incompletely.
Whether the R3D file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a R3D file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a R3D file.

If the R3D 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.