File Extension Database

Open RSS File

RSS files have various uses listed below.

Rich Site Summary

An RSS extension file is a file saved in an XML-based syndication format, and whose acronym stands for Rich Site Summary.

This RSS file contains news headlines and other web content along with important metadata regarding the author's name and publication date.

RSS files have channels to which their content can be distributed to users.

Web addresses ending in RSS will open as an RSS feed in web browsers that support RSS.

Symbian Application Resource File

In this use, an RSS file is a resource file, used by programs that are developed with Symbian OS, the operating system of Nokia devices.

Symbian OS uses the RSS file to save precompiled resources used by the application's user interface.

RSS files for Symbian OS are precompiled binary files that are used to compile the final file of the APP application.

RAM Structural System Model File

An RSS extension file, for RAM Structural System, is a building model file, which contains components and various files, such as B3D, UID, and RAM.

RAM Structural System is a construction suite used to design, analyze and draft steel and concrete structures.

RSS files are compressed as ZIP files, however they retain the RSS extension, making it a container. The RSS extension can be changed to ZIP and opened with a file compression utility.

The component files included in the RSS file make up the building model. If any of the files are missing, the RSS template will not open properly.

Software to open an RSS file

To open and operate on an RSS file, it is necessary to ensure, first, the type of file format, then have one of the following software packages:

Mozilla Firefox
Nokia Carbide.c ++ (Unavailable)
Bentley RAM Structural System

Typical RSS application file locations:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Mail\wlmail.exe /eml:%1
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Mail\wlmail.exe" /eml:%1

Typical RSS mime types:

message/rfc822

Frequently used application names to open RSS files:

Windows Live

Frequently associated Windows objects:

Microsoft Internet Mail Message WLMail

How Can I Open RSS File on Windows

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

How Can I Open RSS File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open RSS File on Android

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

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

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