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Basic information about RAD file

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

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


1.Detail information about RAD file extension: Reality Adlib Tracker Module

File type Reality Adlib Tracker Module Category Audio Files
Developer Reality File format N/A
Description RAD file is a Reality Adlib Tracker Module developed by Reality. Module created by Reality AdLib Tracker, an audio tracking application; contains note and instrument information for a song; holds up to 32 patterns and 31 instruments; common size is 10k or less.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert RAD files

Windows		 Reality Adlib Tracker
Adlib Tracker II


2.Detail information about RAD file extension: Radar ViewPoint Radar Data

File type Radar ViewPoint Radar Data Category Text Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description RAD file is a Radar ViewPoint Radar Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert RAD files

Windows		 Radar ViewPoint


3.Detail information about RAD file extension: Citrix Rapid Application Delivery File

File type Citrix Rapid Application Delivery File Category Settings Files
Developer Citrix File format Text
Description RAD file is a Citrix Rapid Application Delivery File developed by Citrix.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert RAD files

Windows		 Citrix XenApp


4.Detail information about RAD file extension: VRAD Lights File

File type VRAD Lights File Category 3D Image Files
Developer Valve File format XML
Description RAD file is a VRAD Lights File developed by Valve.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert RAD files

Windows		 Valve VRAD
Valve Source SDK


5.Detail information about RAD file extension: Radiance Scene File

File type Radiance Scene File Category 3D Image Files
Developer Radiance File format Text
Description RAD file is a Radiance Scene File developed by Radiance.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert RAD files

macOS
 Radiance

Linux		 Radiance



Can't open a RAD 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.RAD”。

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 RAD extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the RAD 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.