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    • File extension .RSS
    • Dateiendung .RSS
    • .RSSファイルの拡張子
    • Extension de fichier .RSS
    • Extension de archivo .RSS
    • Estensione del file .RSS

How to open file with .RSS extension?

Don’t you know what program to use to convert the .RSS file? Do you want to convert a .RSS file into a different format? Below you will find helpful information.

File extension .RSS

Full Name Developer Category
Really Simple Syndication - RSS File Format N/A Web Files
.RSS

The RSS file extension is used for Rich Site Summary (also known as Really Simple Syndication) files. RSS is primarily used to deliver frequently updated content such as blog entries, news headlines, and podcasts. RSS files are an XML-based format that provide a summary of information or a link to a website, and are typically utilized by content aggregators such as Feedly or Inoreader. In order to use the file for the RSS feed, the user should serve the file over HTTP from their web server.

Format Description

RSS files use Extensible Markup Language (XML) to format their data. It stores data in a form of key-value pairs and supports namespaces. An example of an RSS file includes an item element which contains the description, title, link, author, category, etc. This item could be used to display the information on a website. RSS files may also contain additional elements such as media:thumbnail or media:content.

Similar File Extensions

In addition to RSS, similar file extensions that include ATOM, RDF, and XML can be used for syndicating content. All provide a way for publishers to syndicate content by enabling subscribers to access it from one location. RSS specifically is the most popular syndication format for publishing regularly updated digital content.

Programs for WINDOWS system
  • Mozilla Firefox Mozilla Firefox
  • FeedDemon FeedDemon
  • WebReader WebReader
Programs for MAC system
  • Mozilla Firefox Mozilla Firefox
  • NetNewsWire NetNewsWire
  • BottomFeeder BottomFeeder
  • Reeder Reeder
  • Cappuccino Cappuccino
Programs for LINUX system
  • Mozilla Firefox Mozilla Firefox
  • BottomFeeder BottomFeeder
Programs for Android system
  • Google Reader for Android Google Reader for Android
Programs for IOS system
  • Reeder for iPhone Reeder for iPhone

After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .RSS) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .RSS extension.

When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.

Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .RSS file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .RSS extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .RSS extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .RSS file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

Other instructions

If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .RSS file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.

In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .RSS file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .RSS file) will be extended to the maximum.

It is also good to check

  • if the .RSS file has no errors
  • or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
In such a case it is best to try to download the .RSS file again from the same source on the Internet (or look for another source). If you received the file from another person, ask this person to re-send it. However, if the file was copied from some media, repeat the copying operation.

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Author of the guidelines / Founder of FileExtension.info
New technologies enthusiast, helping to solve problems with the files.

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