Opening a RAST File

The RAST file type is primarily associated with Spore.

RAST	File extension: RAST
	File type:	Texture/Model File

What is a RAST file

RAST files mostly belong to Spore by Electronic Arts, Inc. Spore is a multi-genre massive single-player online metaverse video game developed by Maxis and designed by Will Wright. It allows a player to control the evolution of a species from its beginnings as a unicellular organism, through development as an intelligent and social creature, to interstellar exploration as a spacefaring culture.

How to open RAST files

You need a suitable software like Spore to open a RAST file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your RAST file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a RAST file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

Online RAST File Viewer

Choose your .rast file to view this image

or drag and drop it here

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How to convert a RAST file to JPG, PDF, HTML, DOC, ...

If you want to convert or edit a RAST file, you can use our free Online RAST File Converter (powered by Convert.Guru):

To do this, click the button "Choose your .rast file to view this image" on this page.
After your file is opened in browser,
click "Save as..." in the menu.
Then click the file format (e.g. PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
Your file will be converted and downloaded.

Programs that open and convert RAST files:

Spore by Electronic Arts, Inc.
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. RAST files are often referred to as Spore games because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Sun Raster Graphic
Related links: XnView

Technical Data for RAST File Extension

File classification:

Game

Related files:

raster, pmet, sgr

Mime type:

image/x-sun-raster

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: GraphicsConverterPro.rast, FileType: Sun Raster Images, AppName: GraphicsConverter-reg
EXEFile: GraphicsConverter.exe

ProgramID: XnView.Image
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\XnView\xnview.exe %1

a rast Texture/Model File is a special file format by Electronic Arts, Inc. and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with RAST files

Associate the RAST file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open texture/model files. Because only the current version supports the latest RAST file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Electronic Arts, Inc. manufacturer website after an available Spore update.
To make sure that your RAST file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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