.rle RLE bitmap image
Images
| MIME type | image/rle |
|---|---|
| Description | RLE bitmap image |
| Acronym | RLE – Run Length Encoded |
| Category | Images |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .rle file?
A .rle file is a “RLE bitmap image” (MIME type image/rle). RLE stands for Run Length Encoded.
How do I open a .rle file?
With any image viewer that supports the format – the Photos app on Windows, Preview on macOS, Eye of GNOME or GIMP on Linux. For unusual formats a converter such as ImageMagick helps.
How can you tell a genuine .rle file?
No fixed signature at the start of the file is registered for this format; it is recognised mainly by its extension. On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.rle shows the guessed type.
Which MIME type belongs to .rle?
The MIME type is image/rle. In the Apache web server: AddType image/rle .rle; in nginx: types { image/rle rle; }.