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Basic information about REL file

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

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


1.Detail information about REL file extension: Nokia Audio File

File type Nokia Audio File Category Audio Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description REL file is a Nokia Audio File. File extension rel seems to be best known for its use in Nintendo Wii video gaming console that was first released in 2006.

A .rel file stores relocatable module used by Wii operating system. Their function is similar to DLL (Dynamic Link Library) files in Microsoft Windows operating system.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert REL files

Windows		 Nokia Suite


2.Detail information about REL file extension: Relocatable Module File

File type Relocatable Module File Category Game Files
Developer Nintendo File format N/A
Description REL file is a Relocatable Module File developed by Nintendo.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert REL files

Windows		 Stage Switcher


3.Detail information about REL file extension: Norton Internet Security Log File

File type Norton Internet Security Log File Category Data Files
Developer Symantec File format Binary
Description REL file is a Norton Internet Security Log File developed by Symantec.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert REL files

Windows		 Symantec Norton Security 2017
Norton Internet Security


4.Detail information about REL file extension: ACT! Alarm Data File

File type ACT! Alarm Data File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description REL file is a ACT! Alarm Data File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert REL files

Windows		 ACT! Alarm


5.Detail information about REL file extension: Knowledge Explorer Knowledge Representation Relation File

File type Knowledge Explorer Knowledge Representation Relation File Category Settings Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description REL file is a Knowledge Explorer Knowledge Representation Relation File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert REL files

Windows		 Knowledge Explorer


6.Detail information about REL file extension: Retrieve 4GL Dataset File

File type Retrieve 4GL Dataset File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description REL file is a Retrieve 4GL Dataset File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert REL files

Windows		 Retrieve 4GL


7.Detail information about REL file extension: Nintendo Wii Relocatable Module

File type Nintendo Wii Relocatable Module Category System Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description REL file is a Nintendo Wii Relocatable Module.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert REL files



How to convert REL files to another file format?

There are 3 records in our database eligible for REL files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve REL to another files conversion, you may use the option.

REL to ARC REL to CDB REL to MMS


How to convert another files to REL file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for another files to REL file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to REL conversion, you may use the option.

ARC to REL


Can't open a REL 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.REL”。

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 REL extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the REL 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.