.RTE File Extension

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

Type 1: RTE Encoded File

RTE Encoded File format developed for exchanging copyrighted files. Uses an encoded format to protect the copyright. The compression standards may reduce the capacity of the files to protect the encod...

General Information

Title RTE File Extension
Extension .rte
Full Form RTE Encoded File
File Type Encoded File
Developer Unknown
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store encoded data
Additional Functions Information exchange
Features Encoded, Text-based

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on content
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable With decoding

Use Cases

Data Import/Export Yes
System Integration Yes
Communication Protocols Possible

Security and Practices

Security Risks Embedded malware
Best Practices File validation, Secure transmission

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version N/A

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .txt, .dat, .enc

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Any Text Editor Free Windows, Mac, Linux
Custom Software Varies Varies

Type 3: Revit Project Template

Revit is a 3D design program. RTE is the file extension for Revit project templates. Templates contain building information modeling data. Users create multiple projects from templates. Projects are s...

General Information

Title RTE File Extension
Extension .rte
Full Form Revit Project Template
File Type Template File
Developer Autodesk
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store template
Additional Functions Standardize projects
Features Predefined settings, Elements

File Characteristics

Quality Structured data
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Architectural Design Yes
Engineering Yes
Construction Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Template management, Regular updates

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release With Revit
Associated Version Revit version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .rvt, .rfa, .rft

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Autodesk Revit Subscription Windows