.RPT File Extension

RPT files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Crystal Reports File

RPT files are report files operated with various programs. To open, run the application created the file. If saved as text, use a text editor. If proprietary format, the creating program is needed. SA...

General Information

Title RPT File Extension
Extension .rpt
Full Form Crystal Reports File
File Type Report File
Developer SAP
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store report
Additional Functions Data analysis, Visualization
Features Formatted text, Data binding

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Business Reporting Yes
Data Analysis Yes
Document Generation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Code injection
Best Practices Regular updates, Access control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1991
Latest Version Crystal Reports 2020

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .rdl, .rptproj, .pbix

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
SAP Crystal Reports Paid Windows
SAP Crystal Reports Viewer Free Windows
Microsoft Visual Studio Free, Paid versions Windows

Type 2: Generic Report

General Information

Title RPT File Extension
Extension .rpt
Full Form Report File
File Type Generic Report
Developer Varies
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store data
Additional Functions Display reports
Features Formatted text, images

File Characteristics

Quality High readability
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes, with software

Use Cases

Business Reporting Yes
Data Analysis Yes
Document Generation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Macro viruses
Best Practices Regular updates, careful downloads

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies
Latest Version Depends on software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .crystal, .rdl, .cwr

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Crystal Reports Paid Windows
Microsoft Visual Studio Free, Paid editions Windows
SAP BusinessObjects Paid Windows

Type 3: AccountEdge Report

An RPT file is a report file. It can be operated with various programs. RPT files have different sources. Run different applications to open these files. The RPT file extension is used for Crystal Rep...

General Information

Title RPT File Extension
Extension .rpt
Full Form AccountEdge Report File
File Type Data File
Developer Acclivity Group LLC
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store reports
Additional Functions Data export, Print layouts
Features Customizable, Financial data

File Characteristics

Quality High readability
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes, with AccountEdge

Use Cases

Financial Reporting Yes
Business Analysis Yes
Account Management Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Data interception
Best Practices Encryption, Access controls

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 2000s
Latest Version Depends on software version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .myo, .myob, .prm, .myox

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
AccountEdge Paid Windows, Mac