.RPF File Extension

RPF files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Grand Theft Auto Data File

General Information

Title RPF File Extension
Extension .rpf
Full Form RAGE Package Format
File Type Game Data File
Developer Rockstar Games
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store game data
Additional Functions Package assets, Archive models
Features Encrypted, Compressed

File Characteristics

Quality High
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With tools

Use Cases

Video Gaming Yes
Modding Yes
Archiving Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Modified files
Best Practices Backup originals, Use trusted tools

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2008
Latest Version Varies by game

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .ydr, .ytd, .awc, .yft

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
OpenIV Free Windows
RPF Explorer Free Windows

Type 2: Rich Pixel Format File

A file extension format specifies how information is encoded for storage in a computer file. For example, Rich Pixel Format (RPF) is a video file format holding alpha channel, texture, and other infor...

General Information

Title RPF File Extension
Extension .rpf
Full Form Rich Pixel Format File
File Type Image File, Game Archive
Developer Take-Two Interactive Software, Autodesk
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store game data, textures
Additional Functions Contain image information
Features Game assets, Image data

File Characteristics

Quality High-resolution
Supports Layers Depends on software
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Video Games Yes
3D Modeling Yes
Game Modding Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Unauthorized changes
Best Practices Verify sources, Scan for malware

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Associated with GTA IV
Latest Version Varies by game

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .txd, .dff, .ytd

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
OpenIV Free Windows
Autodesk 3ds Max Paid Windows