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RLA files are bitmap images stored in the Run Length Encoded format, developed by Wavefront for its Advanced Visualizer software. Some of the software that can open RLA files includes Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, and Autodesk's 3D Studio Max. A RLA file could potentially be used in 3D animation, image editing, and digital composition.

[Maya and Advanced Visualizer](https://www.autodesk.com/products/maya/overview)

The Wavefront's Advanced Visualizer, where RLA started, and Autodesk's Maya both have a similar approach to handling RLA files. The Advanced Visualizer was a groundbreaking 3D software package during its time, and its descendant Maya, still carries on some of the legacy formats like RLA. These programs can both open, edit, and export RLA files, as they are widely used in 3D animation.

[Adobe After Effects and Photoshop](https://www.adobe.com/products/aftereffects.html)

Adobe is another vendor that offers software capable of opening and using RLA files. Adobe After Effects is a digital visual effects, motion graphics, and compositing application that allows users to animate, alter, and composite media in 2D and 3D space with various built-in tools and third-party plug-ins. Similarly, Adobe Photoshop, a raster graphics editor, can open an RLA file for editing.

RLA File Convertors and Other Applications

There are other applications, like [XnConvert](https://www.xnview.com/en/xnconvert/), which won't allow you to directly open and edit an RLA file but serve as file format converters. These programs can convert RLA to a more widely-used format like JPEG, PNG, or BMP. Some other programs capable of using RLA files are Autodesk's 3D Studio Max and software that use the RenderMan engine.

RLA File Important Information

While RLA files are flexible and can store a multitude of data types, they are not as universally compatible as more common formats like JPEG or PNG. For many general uses, it may be more suitable to convert RLA files to a more commonly used format. Be careful when opening RLA files, especially those received via email or downloaded off the internet, as they could contain malicious code. Always ensure to have an updated antivirus software installed in your system.

How Can I Open RLA File on Windows

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

How Can I Open RLA File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open RLA File on Android

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

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

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