RNC files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: RNC ProPack Archive
General Information
| Title | RNC ProPack Archive File Extension |
| Extension | .rnc |
| Full Form | Rob Northen Compression Archive |
| File Type | Compressed Archive File |
| Developer | Rob Northen Computing |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Data compression |
| Additional Functions | Data archiving |
| Features | Checksum, Encryption option |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Lossless |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Indirectly |
Use Cases
| Game Development | Yes |
| Software Distribution | Yes |
| Data Backup | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Tampering risk |
| Best Practices | File verification |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Early 1990s |
| Latest Version | Unknown |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .zip, .rar, .7z |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 RNC ProPack |
Commercial | Amiga, MS-DOS |
| File Unpackers |
Free, Commercial | Varies |
Type 2: RELAX NG Compact Syntax File
A file extension like .RNC (RELAX NG Compact Syntax File) encodes information for storage. The .RNC format specifies encoding information in files. File formats have different properties like propriet...
General Information
| Title | RNC File Extension |
| Extension | .rnc |
| Full Form | RELAX NG Compact Syntax File |
| File Type | Schema File |
| Developer | OASIS RELAX NG Technical Committee |
| MIME Type | application/relax-ng-compact-syntax |
File Function
| Primary Function | Define XML schema |
| Additional Functions | Guide XML editing, Validate XML |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Human-readable |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| XML Schema Definition | Yes |
| Data Interchange | Yes |
| Web Services | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Minimal |
| Best Practices | Schema validation, Consistent updates |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2001 |
| Latest Update | RELAX NG 1.0 (2001) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .rng, .xsd, .dtd |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 oXygen XML Editor |
Commercial | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| jEdit |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| XML Copy Editor |
Free | Windows, Linux |