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Basic information about RRD file

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

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


1.Detail information about RRD file extension: WAsP Roughness Description File

File type WAsP Roughness Description File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description RRD file is a WAsP Roughness Description File. The rrd file extension is related by ERDAS IMAGINE, the world’s leading geospatial data authoring software for Microsoft Windows.

These rrd files are used by the program to store data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert RRD files

Windows		 WAsP


2.Detail information about RRD file extension: Reduced Resolution Dataset File

File type Reduced Resolution Dataset File Category GIS Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description RRD file is a Reduced Resolution Dataset File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert RRD files

Windows		 ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop
ERDAS IMAGINE
ArcGIS Desktop


3.Detail information about RRD file extension: ERDAS IMAGINE Data

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

Windows		 ERDAS IMAGINE


4.Detail information about RRD file extension: RapidReader Document

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

Windows		 RapidReader


5.Detail information about RRD file extension: RRDtool Round-Robin Database

File type RRDtool Round-Robin Database Category Database Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description RRD file is a RRDtool Round-Robin Database.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert RRD files

Windows		 RRDtool



Can't open a RRD 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.RRD”。

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 RRD extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the RRD 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.