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Basic information about RPD file

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

There are 4 file types using the RPD file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the RPD file with their brief description and a list of programs that support RPD file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the RPD file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the RPD file?
  • How to open a RPD file?
  • What programs do I need to open a RPD file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a RPD file?
  • How to convert RPD files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to RPD file format?


1.Detail information about RPD file extension: RPV Printing System File

File type RPV Printing System File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description RPD file is a RPV Printing System File. The RPD file extension is also related to some programs produced by RPV Software. Printing system file.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert RPD files


2.Detail information about RPD file extension: RIB Project Database File

File type RIB Project Database File Category Database Files
Developer RIB Software File format Binary
Description RPD file is a RIB Project Database File developed by RIB Software.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert RPD files

Windows		 RIB iTWO


3.Detail information about RPD file extension: Roleplay Designer Data File

File type Roleplay Designer Data File Category Data Files
Developer Hand Multimedia File format Binary
Description RPD file is a Roleplay Designer Data File developed by Hand Multimedia.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert RPD files

Windows		 Roleplay Designer

macOS
 Roleplay Designer

Linux		 Roleplay Designer


4.Detail information about RPD file extension: Ashton Tate Rapidfile Database

File type Ashton Tate Rapidfile Database Category Database Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description RPD file is a Ashton Tate Rapidfile Database.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert RPD files



Can't open a RPD 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.RPD”。

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 RPD extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the RPD 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.