.RDS File Extension

R Data Structure

The RDS file contains a 3D image of a scene—objects, textures, shadowing, animation settings. RDS files were used by 1990s Ray Dream Studio software. MetaCreations created it, later acquired by DAZ ...

General Information

Title RDS File Extension
Extension .rds
Full Form R Data Structure
File Type Data File
Developer R Core Team
MIME Type application/x-r-data

File Function

Primary Function Store data objects
Additional Functions Data serialization
Features Binary format, Portable

File Characteristics

Quality High efficiency
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Through R

Use Cases

Statistical Analysis Yes
Data Storage Yes
Data Sharing Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Code execution
Best Practices Data validation, Safe loading

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release R 1.0.0 (2000)
Latest Version Linked to R version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .RData, .rda

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
R Free Windows, Mac, Linux
RStudio Free, Commercial Windows, Mac, Linux