.RWS File Extension

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

Type 1: RimWorld Game Save File

Save files store a player's progress in RimWorld. The player can save manually or the game auto-saves. Manual saves allow naming the file. Auto-saves are labeled "AutoSave #" The date, time and versi...

General Information

Title RWS File Extension
Extension .rws
Full Form RimWorld Save File
File Type Game Save File
Developer Ludeon Studios
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store game state
Additional Functions Store player progress, configuration
Features XML format, Compressible

File Characteristics

Quality Highly structured
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes, with caution

Use Cases

Gameplay Progression Yes
Custom Scenarios Yes
Modding Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Mod injection, Script execution
Best Practices Regular backups, Mod vetting

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2013
Latest Version 1.3 (2021)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .xml, .sav

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
RimWorld Paid Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 2: RenderWare Stream

General Information

Title RWS File Extension
Extension .rws
Full Form RenderWare Stream File
File Type Game Engine Data File
Developer Criterion Software
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store game data
Additional Functions Graphics, audio, physics
Features Binary, Streamable

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on content
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With tools

Use Cases

Video Games Yes
Game Modding Yes
Real-time Applications Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Validate files, Backup

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1990s
Latest Version RenderWare 4

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .dff, .txd, .bsp

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Autodesk 3ds Max Paid Windows
RenderWare Studio N/A N/A
RW Analyze Free Windows

Type 3: Retina Wireless Scanner File

One of the file formats used on computers is the RWS file extension. The full name of this file format is Retina Wireless Scanner File. The producer of this format is eEye Digital Security. If you do ...

General Information

Title RWS File Extension
Extension .rws
Full Form Retina Wireless Scanner File
File Type Data File
Developer eEye Digital Security
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store scan data
Additional Functions Import, Export
Features Binary format, Encapsulated data

File Characteristics

Quality High integrity
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Network Security Yes
Vulnerability Assessment Yes
Compliance Reporting Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Sensitive content
Best Practices Access control, Encryption

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Varies with software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .scan, .audit, .nessus

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Retina Network Security Scanner Paid Windows