.RST File Extension

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

Type 1: reStructuredText File

reStructuredText (RST) is a plaintext markup syntax used primarily for Python documentation. RST contains markup symbols. When processed, symbols are transformed into text formatting. For example, bul...

General Information

Title reStructuredText File Extension
Extension .rst
Full Form reStructuredText File
File Type Text Document
Developer Python Doc Team
MIME Type text/x-rst

File Function

Primary Function Documentation
Additional Functions Markup to HTML, PDF
Features Plain text, Markup language

File Characteristics

Quality Readability, Structure
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Technical Documentation Yes
README Files Yes
Software Manuals Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Version control, Review

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2002
Latest Version Docutils 0.18 (2021)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .md, .txt, .docx

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Sphinx Free Windows, Mac, Linux
Sublime Text Free, Paid Windows, Mac, Linux
Visual Studio Code Free Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 2: IDRISI Raster Image

The RST file is an Idrisi Raster Format RAW Image created by IDRISI, a GIS application. It stores a raster image representing geographical terrain captured via remote sensing. RST files are used in an...

General Information

Title IDRISI Raster Image File Extension
Extension .rst
Full Form IDRISI Raster File
File Type Raster Image File
Developer Clark Labs
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store raster data
Additional Functions Analysis, Visualization
Features Spatial information, Multi-band support

File Characteristics

Quality High resolution
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Geospatial Analysis Yes
Environmental Research Yes
Urban Planning Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Data validation, Backup

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 1980s
Latest Update TerrSet 2020

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .smp, .ref, .vec

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
IDRISI TerrSet Paid, Academic pricing Windows
QGIS Free Windows, Mac, Linux
GDAL Free Windows, Mac, Linux