File Extension Database

Open RPF File

RPF files have two different uses that we will describe below:

Grand Theft Auto

In this application, the RPF format files are game files used by Grand Theft Auto in its versions IV and V, which is an action and adventure game.

The RPF file contains game data such as 3D player models, texture graphics, and game audio, therefore it can be considered a container type file.

RPF files, for the same reason that they are container files, are susceptible to modifications by the players in what are called custom 'MODS', which change the appearance of a character or environment or the sound effects, for example.

Raster Image Files

In this use case, RPF is a graphic file created in Rich Pixel Format, which is where its acronym comes from.

The RPF file stores a rendered frame of a 3D video or image, almost always including basic RGBA coloring information, but also supports advanced data such as arbitrary image channels, depth, transparency, normal surfaces, and others.

RPF files contain 3D compositing applications for applying effects to rendered frames during post-production.

RPF files can apply specialized effects through the pixel information they contain.

To work with RPF files, you must ensure the file type and have one of the following software packages:

How Can I Open RPF File on Windows

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

How Can I Open RPF File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open RPF File on Android

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

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

Populating this website with information and maintaining it is an ongoing process. We always welcome feedback and questions that can be submitted by visiting Contact Us page. However since there are many users visiting this website and because our team is quite small we may not be able to follow up personally on every request. Thank you for your understanding.