File Extension Database

Open RCS File

An RSC extension file is a type of compiled resource file used by Symbian OS applications.

Symbian, was an operating system for mobile devices, whose maximum exponent has always been Nokia, the Finnish company considered the largest manufacturer in the world in terms of mobile telephony, at the time.

Symbian OS is an open source system designed for touch screen devices, mobile devices, and smartphones.

The RSC file contains resources compiled from RSS files in binary format.

RSC files comprise a finished Symbian application together with an APP file.

Similar to a javascript, in terms of functionality, but with the caveat that, in this case, it is a compiled file.

They allow application developers to change program resources without having to recompile the APP file.

This can be useful when localizing the application to different languages.

Software to open, work with, and compile an RSC file

Nokia released a series of plug-ins with Web Runtime functionality, which however allow users to compile RSC files.

'Web Runtime' is the Nokia technology for developing Symbian S60 widgets using Ajax.

These are available for:

Nokia Carbide.c++ (Not available)
Aptana Studio
Adobe Dreamweaver
Microsoft Visual Studio.

How Can I Open RCS File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open RCS file is to find a RCS file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a RCS file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open RCS file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as RCS file opener then try to search online for "RCS viewer", "application to open RCS file" or "open RCS file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open RCS file

How Can I Open RCS File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a RCS file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a RCS file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with RCS file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as RCS file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open RCS file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open RCS file then try to search for "RCS viewer", "application to open RCS file" or "read RCS file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read RCS file

How Can I Open RCS File on Android

If you downloaded a RCS file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded RCS file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "RCS".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "RCS viewer", "RCS file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open RCS File on iPhone or iPad

To open RCS File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the RCS file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "RCS". This way you can find apps which can open RCS files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "RCS viewer" or "RCS file" online in your favorite search engine.

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