.RESOURCES File Extension

Resources File

The RESOURCES file extension is commonly associated with Visual Studio Resource Format files defined by Microsoft. RESOURCES files contain definitions for resources used in applications. They originat...

General Information

Title .RESOURCES File Extension
Extension .resources
Full Form Resources File
File Type Binary File
Developer Microsoft
MIME Type application/x-resources

File Function

Primary Function Store data
Additional Functions Localization, Embedding
Features Binary format, Localizable

File Characteristics

Quality Binary efficiency
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Indirectly

Use Cases

Application Development Yes
Game Development Yes
Resource Localization Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Execution, Injection
Best Practices Validation, Sanitization

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2002
Framework Versions .NET Framework, .NET Core

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .resx, .dll, .exe

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Microsoft Visual Studio Free, Paid versions Windows, Mac
Resgen.exe Free Windows
MonoDevelop Free Windows, Mac, Linux