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Basic information about RES file

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

There are 10 file types using the RES file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the RES file with their brief description and a list of programs that support RES file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the RES file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the RES file?
  • How to open a RES file?
  • What programs do I need to open a RES file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a RES file?
  • How to convert RES files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to RES file format?


1.Detail information about RES file extension: SWAT Reservoir Input File

File type SWAT Reservoir Input File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description RES file is a SWAT Reservoir Input File. The res file extension is associated with the SWAT (Soil & Water Assessment Tool). The .res file contains parameters used to model the movement of water and sediment through a reservoir.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert RES files

Windows		 SWAT


2.Detail information about RES file extension: Valve Resource File

File type Valve Resource File Category Settings Files
Developer Valve File format Text
Description RES file is a Valve Resource File developed by Valve.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert RES files

Windows		 Valve Steam


3.Detail information about RES file extension: Windows Resource File

File type Windows Resource File Category Developer Files
Developer Embarcadero Technologies File format N/A
Description RES file is a Windows Resource File developed by Embarcadero Technologies.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert RES files

Windows		 Embarcadero Delphi
Embarcadero Technologies C++ Builder


4.Detail information about RES file extension: C++ Complied Resource Script

File type C++ Complied Resource Script Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format Binary
Description RES file is a C++ Complied Resource Script.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert RES files

Windows		 Microsoft Visual Studio 2017
Resource Hacker
ResEdit
Delphi


5.Detail information about RES file extension: Star Wars KotOR Save Resources File

File type Star Wars KotOR Save Resources File Category Game Files
Developer LucasArts File format N/A
Description RES file is a Star Wars KotOR Save Resources File developed by LucasArts.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert RES files

Windows		 LucasArts Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic


6.Detail information about RES file extension: Game Resource File

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

Windows		 Dragon UnPACKer
System Shock 2
SWAT 3
Rage of Mages
Rage of Mages 2
Laser Light
Half-Life
WorldCraft
Fuzzys World of Miniature Space Golf
Evil Islands
Baldur's Gate
Championship Bass
FlyFF
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic


7.Detail information about RES file extension: Delphi Resource

File type Delphi Resource Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description RES file is a Delphi Resource.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert RES files

Windows		 Delphi


8.Detail information about RES file extension: Steam Client Resource File

File type Steam Client Resource File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description RES file is a Steam Client Resource File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert RES files

Windows		 Steam

macOS
 Steam for Mac


9.Detail information about RES file extension: Microsoft Linker Resource Compiler Input File

File type Microsoft Linker Resource Compiler Input File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description RES file is a Microsoft Linker Resource Compiler Input File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert RES files


10.Detail information about RES file extension: SHELX Output File

File type SHELX Output File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description RES file is a SHELX Output File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert RES files



Can't open a RES 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.RES”。

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 RES extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the RES 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.