Roku Channel File
General Information
| Title | ROKU File Extension |
| Extension | .roku |
| Full Form | Roku Channel File |
| File Type | Package File |
| Developer | Roku, Inc. |
| MIME Type | application/zip |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store channel |
| Additional Functions | Installation, Update |
| Features | Encapsulated, Signed |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| TV Streaming | Yes |
| Media Channels | Yes |
| Games | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Channel testing, Secure distribution |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2008 |
| Latest Update | Varies with channel |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .zip, .pkg |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Roku SDK |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 Eclipse |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Zip Utilities |
Free, Paid | Windows, Mac, Linux, Various |