File Extension Database

Open REPORT File

Files with REPORT extension could be used for various purposes, including but not limited to:

Chemical modeler output files
Apple II Operating System files
Genscan files, a program used to identify genetic structures in genomic DNA and then report

Without the proper software to open REPORT file, Windows will display a message that it will not be able to open REPORT files.

Typically, a REPORT file is a plain text file that can be opened with virtually any text editor. Its most common use is in operating systems based on Unix / Linux or Apple Operating Systems.

Opening a file, like any other, is as simple as double clicking on it to launch the appropriate application. If you can't open the REPORT file, there may be one of the following reasons:

Damage to the REPORT file.
Errors in the extension association.
Accidental deletion of the description of the REPORT from the Windows registry.
Errors in the installation of the appropriate software for the REPORT format.
The REPORT file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
The computer where you are trying to open the REPORT file does not have sufficient resources.
The most important reason is the non-existence of the software to operate a REPORT file

Once you have reviewed and made sure that all the above issues have been resolved, the REPORT file should open and work without any problem. If the problem persists, then you should consult with an expert, before making any changes to the registry or configuration of your system.

How Can I Open REPORT File on Windows

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

How Can I Open REPORT File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open REPORT File on Android

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

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