Tips to open RL4 file
Can't open the RL4 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open RL4 files as well as a list of programs that support RL4 files.
RL4 file extension
| File Name |
Device-independent Bitmap |
| File Category |
Graphic Files |
The RL4 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the RL4 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the RL4 file on each system platform.
What is RL4 file?
The file in the RL4 format belongs to the Graphic Files category. In addition to this file, the Graphic Files category includes 524 related files. Device-independent Bitmap appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is XnView. This was created by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet.
How to open RL4 file?
An often recurring problem with Device-independent Bitmap is that RL4 is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open RL4, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the RL4 file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install XnView
The first step is to check if the computer has the XnView program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name XnView in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file RL4 with XnView. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open RL4 files.
Programs to open RL4 file
Remember to download programs supporting RL4 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of XnView with RL4 files
If, despite the installed application, the RL4 file does not start in the XnView application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the RL4 file with the XnView program.
Step 3. Update XnView to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the XnView program, it is possible that Device-independent Bitmap requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the RL4 file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the RL4 file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our RL4 file. Sometimes virus-infected RL4 files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the RL4 files changes over time. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair RL4 file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use N/A help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted RL4 files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move RL4 to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file RL4 to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the RL4 file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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