RTL File: What is it?

Reporter:   |   Refreshed: November 26, 2018

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RTL File Summary

There are four file types associated with the RTL File Extension, with the most widely-observed being the Raster Transfer Language File format. According to our database, nine distinct software programs (conventionally, SwiftView developed by SwiftView, Inc.) will enable you to view these files. Although RTL files are traditionally categorized as Raster Image Files, they can also be Settings Files or Executable Files.

We have found RTL files on the Windows, Linux, and Mac operating systems. They are both mobile and desktop device friendly. RTL files have a "Low" Popularity Rating; this means that they are not present on most devices.

If you would like to learn more about RTL files and the software that opens them, please see the additional detailed information below. Also, you can learn how to do some basic RTL file troubleshooting if you are having trouble opening these files.

Low
Demand
2168
File Rank

/ 11690

Active

State

26

November

2018

Revised

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Types of RTL Files

  4 known file types use this extension

Leading RTL Type

.RTL
Formatting:.rtl
Class:Raster Transfer Language File

A plotter and printer file made by HP's Raster Transfer Language (HP-RTL). It is used for instructing the plotter on the layout of image objects such as scanned photos and help shade areas.

Programmer: Hewlett-Packard
Division:Raster Image Files
Location: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.rtl

Software Programs That Open The Raster Transfer Language File:


SwiftView by SwiftView, Inc.

Windows
Linux

Additional RTL Files

.RTL
Formatting:.rtl
Class:Yahoo! Instant Messenger Ringtone Settings File

The RTL file saves sound settings for Yahoo! Instant Messenger.

Programmer: Yahoo!
Division:Settings Files

Software Programs That Open Yahoo! Instant Messenger Ringtone Settings File Files:


Yahoo! Instant Messenger by Yahoo!

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Android
Linux
Solaris
Symbian OS
FreeBSD
.RTL
Formatting:.rtl
Class:Runtime Library File

The RTL file is used by some Borland programs for runtime library files.

Programmer: Embarcadero Technologies
Division:Executable Files

Software Programs That Open Runtime Library File Files:


C++Builder by Embarcadero Technologies

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
iOS
Android
.RTL
Formatting:.rtl
Class:Text Document

A file with a RTL extension is ordinarily in the format of plain text. By default, these files are associated with Microsoft Windows 7. They can be easily accessed using most text viewers.

Programmer: Stefan Hagel
Division:Text Files

Software Programs That Open Text Document Files:


Microsoft Notepad by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux

Notepad++ by Don Ho

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux

Microsoft WordPad by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

Gedit by GNOME

Compatible with:

Linux

Dimenzo Text Editor by Dimenzo, Inc.

Compatible with:

Windows

Classical Text Editor by Stefan Hagel

Compatible with:

Windows

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RTL Popularity


Top Devices

Desktop (84.34%)
Mobile (14.29%)
Tablet (1.37%)


Understanding RTL Issues


Frequent RTL Opening Issues

SwiftView Removed

When trying to open your RTL file, you get the error "Can't Open RTL File Type". Customarily, this means that SwiftView is not installed on %%os%%. The typical path of opening your RTL with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.


Tip: If you have another software that you know opens RTL files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.


Wrong Version of SwiftView is Installed

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of SwiftView installed that's incompatible with your Raster Transfer Language File type. If you do not have the proper version SwiftView (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. Your Raster Transfer Language File file was probably created by a newer release of SwiftView than what's currently installed your computer.


Tip: Right-clicking on your RTL, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.


Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening RTL files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.


More Causes of Problems Opening RTLs

Errors opening Raster Transfer Language File files can still occur even with the latest SwiftView software installed on your computer. If you are continuing to have errors with loading RTL files, other external issues might be to blame. Other contributing causes:

  • Windows Registry RTL file paths that are incorrect
  • Deletion of the RTL file description from the Registry by mistake
  • Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the RTL format
  • Your RTL can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
  • RTL file integrity has been compromised by malware
  • Drivers associated with RTL software need to be updated
  • Windows cannot load your Raster Transfer Language File file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)

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