.RDLC File Extension

Report Definition Language Client-Side

The rdlc file extension contains report definitions mainly related to Microsoft Visual Studio. Files with rdlc extension are used for internal purposes in Visual Studio. The rdlc files can't be conver...

General Information

Title RDLC File Extension
Extension .rdlc
Full Form Report Definition Language Client-Side
File Type Report Design File
Developer Microsoft
MIME Type application/xml

File Function

Primary Function Store report design
Additional Functions Visualize data
Features XML-based, Visual Studio-integrated

File Characteristics

Quality Highly structured
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Business Reporting Yes
Data Analysis Yes
Dynamic Reporting Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Data exposure
Best Practices Secure data sources, Validate report logic

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2004 with SQL Server 2005
Updates With Visual Studio editions

Associated Types

Server Report .rdl
Data Source .ds
Dataset .rsd

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Microsoft Visual Studio Paid, Free Community Version Windows
Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services Paid Windows
ReportViewer Control Free Windows