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Basic information about RPM file

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

There are 2 file types using the RPM file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the RPM file with their brief description and a list of programs that support RPM file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the RPM file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the RPM file?
How to open a RPM file?
What programs do I need to open a RPM file?
What programs help to create and edit a RPM file?
How to convert RPM files to another file format?
How to convert another files to RPM file format?

1.Detail information about RPM file extension: Red Hat Package Manager File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert RPM files
File type	Red Hat Package Manager File	Category	Compressed Files
Developer	Red Hat	File format	Binary
Description	RPM file is a Red Hat Package Manager File developed by Red Hat. An RPM file is an installation package originally developed for the Red Hat Linux operating system, but now used by many other Linux distributions as well. RPM files are commonly used for installing programs on Linux systems.
Windows	File Viewer Plus 7-zip AnyToISO IZArc PeaZip QuickZip Zipeg ZipZag
macOS	Incredible Bee Archiver The Unarchiver iArchiver
Linux	Red Hat Package Manager Alien Linux operating systems

2.Detail information about RPM file extension: RealPlayer Plug-in

Software programs that will open, edit or convert RPM files
File type	RealPlayer Plug-in	Category	Plugin Files
Developer	RealNetworks	File format	N/A
Description	RPM file is a RealPlayer Plug-in developed by RealNetworks.
Windows	RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud

How to convert RPM files to another file format?

There are 6 records in our database eligible for RPM files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve RPM to another files conversion, you may use the option.

RPM to 7Z	RPM to DEB	RPM to JAR	RPM to PKG
RPM to SLP	RPM to TGZ

How to convert another files to RPM file format?

There are 5 records in our database eligible for another files to RPM file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to RPM conversion, you may use the option.

SLP to RPM	PKG to RPM	TGZ to RPM	DEB to RPM
APK to RPM

Can't open a RPM 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.RPM”。

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 RPM extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the RPM 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.