Basic information about RIP file

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

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


1.Detail information about RIP file extension: KillLocker Ransomware Affected File

File type KillLocker Ransomware Affected File Category Malicious Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description RIP file is a KillLocker Ransomware Affected File. File extension rip seems to be also related to a scary ransomware that first appeared in October 2016 and has been labeled as KillLocker since then.

When this particular ransomware is executed, it will proceed to encrypt all files in certain locations and then appends the rip file extension to the encrypted files.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert RIP files


2.Detail information about RIP file extension: Hit'n'Mix Audio Mashup File

File type Hit'n'Mix Audio Mashup File Category Audio Files
Developer Hit'n'Mix File format Binary
Description RIP file is a Hit'n'Mix Audio Mashup File developed by Hit'n'Mix.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert RIP files

Windows		 Hit'n'Mix


3.Detail information about RIP file extension: Telegrafx Remote Imaging Protocol

File type Telegrafx Remote Imaging Protocol Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description RIP file is a Telegrafx Remote Imaging Protocol.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert RIP files


4.Detail information about RIP file extension: Lotus Notes Error File

File type Lotus Notes Error File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description RIP file is a Lotus Notes Error File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert RIP files

Windows		 IBM Notes (Lotus Notes)


5.Detail information about RIP file extension: Rocky Interlace Picture Format

File type Rocky Interlace Picture Format Category Raster Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description RIP file is a Rocky Interlace Picture Format.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert RIP files



Can't open a RIP 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.RIP”。

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 RIP extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the RIP 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.