RealText Subtitle File
General Information
| Title | RT File Extension |
| Extension | .rt |
| Full Form | RealText Subtitle File |
| File Type | Subtitle Text File |
| Developer | RealNetworks |
| MIME Type | text/vnd.rn-realtext |
File Function
| Primary Function | Display subtitles |
| Additional Functions | Synchronize text, video playback |
| Features | Time-stamped, Plain text |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on content |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Video Subtitling | Yes |
| Accessibility | Yes |
| Language Learning | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low risk |
| Best Practices | Verify source, Regular updates |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1990s |
| Latest Version | Depends on software |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .srt, .sub, .txt |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 RealPlayer |
Free, Paid versions | Windows, Mac |
 VLC Media Player |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS |
| SubEdit Player |
Free | Windows |