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.RDF File Extension

RDF files exist as 7 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Resource Description Framework File

The RDF file extension is for the Resource Description Framework format. RDF stores structured data about web resources using metadata. It was designed to model data on the web semantically. The World...

The RDF file extension is for the Resource Description Framework format. RDF stores structured data about web resources using metadata. It was designed to model data on the web semantically. The World Wide Web Consortium originally published RDF. RDF data can be serialized using XML, JSON, Turtle and other formats. Mozilla Firefox uses RDF to store window and toolbar settings.

RDF provides a standard way to describe relationships between data on the web. This allows data from multiple sources to be integrated. RDF represents data as graphs with nodes and edges. The nodes and edges form statements about resources identified by URIs. The objects can also be literal values.

To create an RDF file, use a text editor or an application like Adobe Dreamweaver. Web browsers will open RDF files. RDF files contain metadata so usually cannot be converted to other formats. Programs that open RDF files include web browsers, text editors, and applications like Adobe Dreamweaver.

General Information

Title RDF File Extension
Extension .rdf
Full Form Resource Description Framework File
File Type Metadata Data File
Developer World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)
MIME Type application/rdf+xml

File Function

Primary Function Metadata representation
Additional Functions Data interchange, Semantic web data

File Characteristics

Text Based Yes
Supports Unicode Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Web Semantics Yes
Knowledge Graphs Yes
Data Integration Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Injections, Spoofing
Best Practices Validation, Namespaces

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1999
Latest Version RDF 1.1 (2014)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .owl, .xml, .ttl, .n3

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Apache Jena Free Cross-platform
Protege Free Windows, Mac, Linux
Altova XMLSpy Paid Windows

Type 2: ArcGIS Report Document File

Text: Report file created by ArcGIS Desktop. Stores generated report. Report includes GIS statistics as tabular data. Generated from report layout file. RDF file extension associated with ArcGIS. Arc...

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Report file created by ArcGIS Desktop. Stores generated report. Report includes GIS statistics as tabular data. Generated from report layout file.
RDF file extension associated with ArcGIS. ArcGIS is geospatial analysis suite for Windows by Esri. RDF file contains report document with statistical GIS information. Software to open RDF file: ArcGIS.
ArcGIS is GIS applications by ESRI. ArcGIS Desktop available in Basic, Standard and Advanced.
RDF format based on Resource Description Framework language. Used for visual data about resources on web. RDF involves data about a site in structured metadata shape.
Report file created by ArcGIS Desktop. Stores generated report. Report includes GIS statistics as tabular data. Generated from report layout file. Software to open, edit or convert RDF files: ESRI ArcGIS.
Report file created by ArcGIS Desktop. Stores generated report. Report includes GIS statistics as tabular data. Generated from report layout file. Software to open RDF file: ESRI ArcGIS. RDF file type: Report Definition File. Category: Spreadsheet Files.
Spreadsheet with report output from database or spreadsheet program. Software to open Report Definition File: Microsoft Excel.
RDF file extension explained. How to open, view or convert RDF file.

General Information

Title RDF File Extension
Extension .rdf
Full Form ArcGIS Report Document File
File Type GIS Report File
Developer Esri
MIME Type text/xml

File Function

Primary Function Store reports
Additional Functions Layout, Print
Features Customizable, Data-driven

File Characteristics

Quality High
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Spatial Analysis Reporting Yes
Data Visualization Yes
Map Production Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Validate XML, Permissions

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Depends on ArcGIS version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .mxd, .sxd, .mxs, .3dd

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
ArcGIS Desktop Licensed Windows
ArcGIS Pro Licensed Windows

Type 3: Report Definition File

RDF files contain data about websites and resources. They are written in Resource Description Framework (RDF). RDF is a format for representing information and metadata. RDF files are made in plain te...

RDF files contain data about websites and resources. They are written in Resource Description Framework (RDF). RDF is a format for representing information and metadata. RDF files are made in plain text. They can have data about web pages, keywords, and site maps. RDF is commonly used in web feeds and RSS solutions. But RDF can model any kind of data.

You can create RDF files using the W3C RDF syntax. This allows embedding RDF into HTML pages. RDF XML syntax can also create RDF files. You can edit these in a text editor. Any software supporting XML can process these files. Programs like Firefox open RDF files.

RDF files store settings for Firefox. They configure windows and toolbars. Other programs open RDF files too. RDF is for representing structured metadata. The specifications for RDF enable encoding, exchanging and reusing metadata.

The RDF extension is used by Relux software. Relux handles lighting design. RDF files contain data Relux uses. These files visualize lighting solutions. RDF helps check if lighting fits a building design. Only Relux software opens these RDF files.

The RDF extension is also for report definitions. RDF report files come from ArcGIS program. ArcGIS does geospatial analysis and data visualization. Its reports contain statistics in tables. Report layouts generate the RDF reports. RDF reports also come from database or spreadsheet software.

RDF files carry structured data for computer processing. The specifications standardize the RDF format. This assists sharing and using these files. Proper software is required to open and edit RDF files.

General Information

Title RDF File Extension
Extension .rdf
Full Form Report Definition File
File Type XML Format File
Developer Various
MIME Type application/rdf+xml

File Function

Primary Function Store reports
Additional Functions Data specification, Visualization aid
Features Structured, Customizable

File Characteristics

Quality High with proper design
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Business Intelligence Yes
Data Analysis Yes
Information Sharing Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks XML vulnerabilities
Best Practices Schema validation, Secure file handling

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies
Latest Version Depends on software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .rpt, .jrxml, .birt

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Eclipse BIRT Free Windows, Mac, Linux
JasperReports Free Cross-platform
Actuate Information Console Commercial Varies

Type 4: Relux Project File

RDF files store settings for Mozilla Firefox. They represent web resource metadata. RDF files describe research publications. Information includes author, title, editor, date published. Seven programs...

RDF files store settings for Mozilla Firefox. They represent web resource metadata. RDF files describe research publications. Information includes author, title, editor, date published. Seven programs open RDF files. Mozilla Firefox views RDF files. RDF files store window settings. They store toolbar configurations. RDF files follow Resource Description Framework specification. Metadata describes web resources. Four operating systems use RDF files. Windows, Mac, iOS systems use RDF files. Both mobile and desktop devices use RDF files. RDF file extension has low popularity rating. RDF files are rarely in file stores.

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General Information

Title RDF File Extension
Extension .rdf
Full Form Relux Project File
File Type Project File
Developer Relux Informatik AG
MIME Type application/xml

File Function

Primary Function Store project
Additional Functions Contain lighting, sensor layouts
Features 3D modeling, Simulation

File Characteristics

Quality High accuracy
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Lighting Design Yes
Energy Calculations Yes
Sensor Placement Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Minimal
Best Practices Regular updates, File backups

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Check Relux website

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .ies, .ldt, .dwg, .dxf

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
ReluxDesktop Free, Commercial Windows

Type 5: PowerProducer Disc Image

An RDF file represents information about resources on the web. It uses the Resource Description Framework language to store metadata. The .rdf extension has 14 file types in our database. The table be...

An RDF file represents information about resources on the web. It uses the Resource Description Framework language to store metadata. The .rdf extension has 14 file types in our database. The table below provides information about the RDF file extension. It answers what is the RDF file and how to open it. Most RDF files open with Mozilla Firefox. But they also relate to Spreadsheet Files or GIS Files.

File Type 6 is a PowerProducer Disc Image. Cyberlink’s PowerProducer makes video and photo CDs or DVDs. The RDF file stores a disc image of a DVD project. You need CyberLink PowerProducer to open .rdf files. It is for Windows to capture, author and burn discs.

Overall, RDF files work on Windows, Mac and iOS. Both desktops and mobile devices use them. But the main type stores web resource metadata. While one type holds disc images.

General Information

Title RDF File Extension
Extension .rdf
Full Form PowerProducer Disc Image File
File Type Disc Image File
Developer CyberLink
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Disc image creation
Additional Functions Data backup, Media duplication
Features Exact copy, Multimedia content

File Characteristics

Quality High
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With software

Use Cases

Disc Burning Yes
Media Backup Yes
Data Archiving Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Infected image
Best Practices Scan for viruses, Use trusted software

Historical/Version Information

Associated Software Release PowerProducer 3.0 and newer

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .iso, .bin, .cue

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
CyberLink PowerProducer Paid Windows
CyberLink Power2Go Paid Windows

Type 6: ReDIF Template

General Information

Title RDF File Extension
Extension .rdf
Full Form Resource Description Framework File
File Type Metadata Data File
Developer World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)
MIME Type application/rdf+xml

File Function

Primary Function Store metadata
Additional Functions Describe resources
Features Standard model, Web resources

File Characteristics

Quality Structured data
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Semantic Web Yes
Data Interchange Yes
Knowledge Representation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks XML vulnerabilities
Best Practices Schema validation, Namespaces

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1999
Latest Version RDF 1.1 (2014)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .xml, .ttl, .n3, .jsonld

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Protege Free Windows, Mac, Linux
Apache Jena Free Windows, Mac, Linux
Altova XMLSpy Commercial Windows

Type 7: Reaction Data File

General Information

Title RDF File Extension
Extension .rdf
Full Form Resource Description Framework File
File Type Metadata Data File
Developer World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)
MIME Type application/rdf+xml

File Function

Primary Function Store metadata
Additional Functions Describe digital resources
Features Standard model, XML syntax

File Characteristics

Quality Structured data
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Semantic Web Yes
Data Interchange Yes
Knowledge Representation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks XML vulnerabilities
Best Practices Schema validation, Secure parsing

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1999
Latest Version RDF 1.1 (2014)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .owl, .xml, .ttl, .n3

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Protege Free Windows, Mac, Linux
Apache Jena Free Cross-platform
Altova XMLSpy Commercial Windows
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Page Contents

  • Resource Description Framework File
  • General Information
  • File Function
  • File Characteristics
  • Use Cases
  • Security and Practices
  • Historical/Version Information
  • Associated Types
  • Software Compatibility
  • ArcGIS Report Document File
  • General Information
  • File Function
  • File Characteristics
  • Use Cases
  • Security and Practices
  • Historical/Version Information
  • Associated Types
  • Software Compatibility
  • Report Definition File
  • General Information
  • File Function
  • File Characteristics
  • Use Cases
  • Security and Practices
  • Historical/Version Information
  • Associated Types
  • Software Compatibility
  • Relux Project File
  • General Information
  • File Function
  • File Characteristics
  • Use Cases
  • Security and Practices
  • Historical/Version Information
  • Associated Types
  • Software Compatibility
  • PowerProducer Disc Image
  • General Information
  • File Function
  • File Characteristics
  • Use Cases
  • Security and Practices
  • Historical/Version Information
  • Associated Types
  • Software Compatibility
  • ReDIF Template
  • General Information
  • File Function
  • File Characteristics
  • Use Cases
  • Security and Practices
  • Historical/Version Information
  • Associated Types
  • Software Compatibility
  • Reaction Data File
  • General Information
  • File Function
  • File Characteristics
  • Use Cases
  • Security and Practices
  • Historical/Version Information
  • Associated Types
  • Software Compatibility
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