Tips to open RST file
Can't open the RST file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open RST files as well as a list of programs that support RST files.
RST file extension
| File Name |
ReStructuredText Format |
| File Category |
Text Files |
The RST file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the RST files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the RST file on each system platform.
What is RST file?
The .RST file is a text file. It is formatted with the reStructuredText syntax. The text in the document is contained between the tags that enable its formatting or building the structure of the document. The markup language is quite simple and intuitive. .RST files were created for the quick preparation of websites and technical documentation (mainly programming). The reStructuredText parser is in the Docutils system (as part of the Python programming language).
How to open RST file?
The most common problem when using ReStructuredText Format is that a specific RST is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that RST files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the RST 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 RSTTool
The first step is to check if the computer has the RSTTool program installed. This can be achieved by typing RSTTool into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support RST files.
Programs to open RST file
Remember to download programs supporting RST files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of RSTTool with RST files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the RST file still does not use the RSTTool program, it means no 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 select the desired program. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the RST file with the RSTTool program.
Step 3. Update RSTTool to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the RSTTool program, it is possible that ReStructuredText Format requires a newer version of the program.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the RST file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the RST file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our RST file. However, remember that not every infected RST file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the RST 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. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular RST file corruption.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted RST files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move RST to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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