.REV File Extension

REV files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: RAR Recovery Volume Set

REV filename suffix is used for RAR Recovery Volume Set files. The RAR Recovery Volume Set format was developed by RARLAB. REV files are categorized as Compressed Files. The most popular software that...

General Information

Title .REV File Extension
Extension .rev
Full Form RAR Recovery Volume File
File Type Recovery Volume Set
Developer Eugene Roshal
MIME Type application/x-rar-recovery

File Function

Primary Function Data recovery
Additional Functions Reconstruct missing, damaged archives
Features Fault tolerance, redundancy

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on archive
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Data Archiving Yes
File Sharing Yes
Backup Systems Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks None inherent
Best Practices Verify volumes, regular backups

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1993
Latest Version Depends on WinRAR version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .rar, .part1.rar, .sfx

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
WinRAR Free trial, Paid Windows, Mac, Linux
RAR for Android Free, In-app purchases Android

Type 2: LiveCode Plugin

A recovery volume (REV) file contains data to reconstruct missing files from a RAR archive. RAR is a file compression and archiving software. Multi-volume RAR archives can have REV files. REV files ar...

General Information

Title .REV File Extension
Extension .rev
Full Form LiveCode Plugin File
File Type Plugin File
Developer LiveCode Ltd.
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Extend functionality
Additional Functions Add features, tools
Features Plugin integration, Code encapsulation

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on plugin
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With LiveCode

Use Cases

Application Development Yes
Educational Tools Yes
Rapid Prototyping Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Code execution
Best Practices Plugin verification, Secure sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release N/A
Latest Version Varies by plugin

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .livecode, .lc, .stack

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
LiveCode Free, Paid Windows, Mac, Linux