R File Description

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R File Summary

There are five file types associated with the R File Extension, with the most widely-observed being the R Script File format. According to our database, thirteen distinct software programs (conventionally, R developed by The R Foundation) will enable you to view these files. Generally, these files are considered Developer Files, but they can also be Audio Files.

We have found R files on the Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. They are both mobile and desktop device friendly. With a Popularity Rating of "Low", these files are not very common to your average computer user.

Although there is a lot more to know about R files, those are the most important details of these types of files. If you are having trouble opening these files, or would like more detailed information, please see our comprehensive information below.

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File Rank

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Known R Files

  5 known file types use this extension

Chief R Description

.R
File Format:.r
Category:R Script File

A file written in the statistical analysis programming language; R. It has a code that is executable in the R software environment.

Author: Open Source
Division:Developer Files
Folder: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.r

Software Programs That Open The R Script File:


R by The R Foundation

Windows
Mac
Linux

RStudio by RStudio, Inc.

Windows
Mac
Linux

Other R Descriptions

.R
File Format:.r
Category:Rez Source Code File

A text file used by the MacOS resource compiler; Rez. It has declarations for resources of an application, could be string lists, alerts, icon, etc. It is used to build the resource fork from the resources.

Author: Apple
Division:Developer Files

Software Programs That Open Rez Source Code File Files:


MacroMates TextMate by MacroMates

Compatible with:

Mac

BBEdit by Bare Bones Software

Compatible with:

Mac
.R
File Format:.r
Category:Ratfor Source Code File

A file used by the FORTRAN preprocessor; Ratfor. It has the source code and Ratfor statements which can be translated to source code before being compiled.

Author: Brian Kernighan
Division:Developer Files

Software Programs That Open Ratfor Source Code File Files:


Ratfor by Brian Kernighan

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux
.R
File Format:.r
Category:Right Audio Channel File

An audio file that contains a track's right channel, audio programs such as Digital Performer and Cubase often export the file.

Author: Various Developers
Division:Audio Files

Software Programs That Open Right Audio Channel File Files:


VLC Media Player by VideoLAN

Compatible with:

Windows
Windows Phone
Mac
iOS
Android
Linux
Chrome OS
Solaris
Unix
FreeBSD
NetBSD
OpenBSD

Microsoft Windows Media Player by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows
Windows Phone
Mac

Apple iTunes by Apple

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
iOS
Linux

ModPlug Player by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac

Foobar2000 by Piotr Pawlowski

Compatible with:

Windows
iOS
Android
.R
File Format:.r
Category:REBOL Script File

A script containing code written in the Relative Expression-Based Object Language (REBOL) programming language. It is compilable using REBOL compiler to an executable program.

Author: REBOL Technologies
Division:Developer Files

Software Programs That Open REBOL Script File Files:


REBOL/View by REBOL Technologies

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux
FreeBSD

REBOL/Core by REBOL Technologies

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux
Solaris
FreeBSD

REBOL/SDK by REBOL Technologies

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux
FreeBSD

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R Demand


Popular OSes

Windows (97.14%)
Macintosh (2.06%)
Linux (0.73%)
Chrome (0.05%)
Other (0.01%)

Popular Mobile Brands

Samsung (28.86%)
Apple (21.83%)
Huawei (9.25%)
Xiaomi (6.74%)
LG (3.11%)


Sources of R Problems


Common Problems Opening R Files

R Isn't There

If you attempt to load your R file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open R Files". If so, it typically means that you don't have R installed for %%os%%. You won't be able to double-click to open your R because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.


Tip: When another R application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.


Wrong Version of R is Installed

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a R Script File file that is unsupported by your installed application version. If you do not have the proper version R (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. This issue mainly occurs when your R Script File file was created by a newer version of R than you have on your PC.


Tip: Investigate your R file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.


Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening R files are due to having the wrong version of R installed.


Other R File Issues

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of R will resolve your issue. If you are continuing to have errors with loading R files, other external issues might be to blame. Problems unrelated to software:

  • Invalid R file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
  • Accidental deletion of the description of the R file in the Windows registry
  • Invalid installation of a R-associated program (eg. R)
  • Your R file is corrupted (issues with your R Script File file itself)
  • R file integrity has been compromised by malware
  • Hardware associated with R has outdated drivers
  • Windows has inadequate resources to open your R Script File file

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