File Extension Database

Open RENAME File

Files with the RENAME extension are intermediate files used by operating systems to store files that have been renamed,

RENAME files are a copy of the original file, with the same header and format indicator, but with a RENAME extension.

RENAME files are used when the renaming process fails, or the renamed file becomes corrupted, in order to restore it to its original state.

Restoring an original file from a RENAME file

To restore an original file from a RENAME file, it is necessary to change the extension of RENAME to the original extension, and then open it with the traditional method for that type of extension.

Open a RENAME file

A file with the RENAME extension cannot be opened without previously having changed the extension back to the original one, that is, there is no suitable software to open said file.

Software for opening and working with a RENAME file

There is no suitable software to open a RENAME file, without first changing its extension.

How Can I Open RENAME File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open RENAME file is to find a RENAME file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a RENAME 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 RENAME 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 RENAME file opener then try to search online for "RENAME viewer", "application to open RENAME file" or "open RENAME file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open RENAME file

How Can I Open RENAME File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a RENAME file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a RENAME 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 RENAME file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as RENAME file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open RENAME file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open RENAME file then try to search for "RENAME viewer", "application to open RENAME file" or "read RENAME file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read RENAME file

How Can I Open RENAME File on Android

If you downloaded a RENAME 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 RENAME 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 "RENAME".
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 "RENAME viewer", "RENAME 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 RENAME File on iPhone or iPad

To open RENAME 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 RENAME 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 "RENAME". This way you can find apps which can open RENAME 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 "RENAME viewer" or "RENAME file" online in your favorite search engine.

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