RSD files exist as 4 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Rosetta Stone Data File
An RSD file contains language data for Rosetta Stone language learning software. RSD files should not be manually opened as they are referenced internally by Rosetta Stone. They are located in the "da...
General Information
| Title | RSD File Extension |
| Extension | .rsd |
| Full Form | Rosetta Stone Data File |
| File Type | Data File |
| Developer | Rosetta Stone Ltd. |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store language data |
| Additional Functions | Support lessons |
| Features | Encrypted, Proprietary format |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | No |
Use Cases
| Language Learning | Yes |
| Audio Playback | Yes |
| Visual Learning | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Backup frequently |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2000s |
| Latest Version | Varies with software |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .rsm, .rsd3 |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Rosetta Stone |
Paid | Windows, Mac |
Type 2: RealSQLDatabase File
An RSD file contains language data for Rosetta Stone. RSD files are located in the "data" and "speech" folders within the Rosetta Stone ISO file. Open over 400 file formats with File Viewer Plus. Indi...
General Information
| Title | RSD File Extension |
| Extension | .rsd |
| Full Form | RealSQLDatabase File |
| File Type | Database File |
| Developer | REAL Software |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store data |
| Additional Functions | Support SQL queries |
| Features | Supports SQLite API, Embeddable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High reliability |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | With software |
Use Cases
| Data Storage | Yes |
| Application Development | Yes |
| Web Development | With plugin |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | SQL injection |
| Best Practices | Regular backups, Use prepared statements |
Historical/Version Information
| Associated with | REALbasic |
| Replaced by | Xojo project files |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .sqlite, .db, .fdb |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| REAL Studio |
Commercial | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 SQLite |
Free | Cross-platform |
| Xojo |
Commercial | Windows, Mac, Linux |
Type 3: RadSound Audio File
General Information
| Title | RSD File Extension |
| Extension | .rsd |
| Full Form | RadSound Audio File |
| File Type | Audio File |
| Developer | Rad Game Tools |
| MIME Type | audio/x-rsd |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store audio |
| Additional Functions | Stream audio |
| Features | Compressed, Encoded |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Varies |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | With tools |
Use Cases
| Video Games | Yes |
| Game Development | Yes |
| Media Playback | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Regular updates |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Not publicly documented |
| Latest Version | Varies with RAD tools |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .wav, .mp3, .ogg |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| RAD Video Tools |
Free | Windows |
 FMOD |
Proprietary | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Miles Sound System |
Proprietary | Varies |
Type 4: Donkey Kong Country Room Settings Data
General Information
| Title | RSD File Extension |
| Extension | .rsd |
| Full Form | Room Settings Data File |
| File Type | Game Data File |
| Developer | Rare |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store room settings |
| Additional Functions | Define object positions, Set gameplay parameters |
| Features | Level configuration, Game resource |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Binary data |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | With tools |
Use Cases
| Game Modding | Yes |
| Level Design | Yes |
| Gameplay Tweaking | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Backup files, Use trusted tools |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1994 |
| Latest Version | N/A |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .dkc, .map, .sav |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| SNES Emulators |
Free | Varies |
| Custom Utilities |
Free | Varies |