Basic information about REV file

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

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


1.Detail information about REV file extension: RAR Recovery Volume Set

File type RAR Recovery Volume Set Category Compressed Files
Developer RARLAB File format N/A
Description REV file is a RAR Recovery Volume Set developed by RARLAB. Recovery volume created with RAR file compression and archiving software; contains redundancy data that can be used to reconstruct missing files within a RAR volume set; only used with multi-volume archives.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert REV files

Windows		 WinRAR 5


2.Detail information about REV file extension: LiveCode Plugin

File type LiveCode Plugin Category Plugin Files
Developer RunRev File format N/A
Description REV file is a LiveCode Plugin developed by RunRev.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert REV files

Windows		 RunRev LiveCode

macOS
 RunRev LiveCode

Linux		 RunRev LiveCode


3.Detail information about REV file extension: Adobe FrameMaker Document File

File type Adobe FrameMaker Document File Category Page Layout Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description REV file is a Adobe FrameMaker Document File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert REV files

Windows		 Adobe FrameMaker


4.Detail information about REV file extension: Revolution MetaCard Stack File

File type Revolution MetaCard Stack File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description REV file is a Revolution MetaCard Stack File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert REV files

Windows		 Revolution


5.Detail information about REV file extension: Workshare Synergy File

File type Workshare Synergy File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description REV file is a Workshare Synergy File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert REV files

Windows		 Workshare Professional



How to convert REV files to another file format?

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

REV to RAR


How to convert another files to REV file format?

There are 2 records in our database eligible for another files to REV file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to REV conversion, you may use the option.

FMV to REV FRAME to REV


Can't open a REV 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.REV”。

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 REV extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the REV 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.