All about RMS Files

The RMS file type is primarily associated with RealPlayer.

RMS	File extension: RMS
	File type:	DRM-proctected media

What is an RMS file?

RMS files mostly belong to RealPlayer by Real Networks. RMS filename extension is associated with files containing the style data of road marking objects created with Dynamite VSP, a 3D modeling tool used for infrastructure design. RMS filename extension is also used by the configuration file of a compiled Java application. The contents of the RMS settings files are structured in database format and the file typically has the same base name as the JAR file. RealPlayer, a cross-platform media player associates RMS filename extension with the RealMedia Secure format for storing DRM-protected media content. This RMS file is a media container which can house various media files similar to the more common RM file format. The GUID and key used to secure an RMS media file ensures that only authorized devices can play the file. RiverCAD, a discontinued 3D river modeling software used for tasks such as flood mapping saves also some CAD data in RMS files.

How to open an RMS file

You need a suitable software like RealPlayer to open an RMS 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 RMS file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a RMS file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert RMS files:

RealPlayer by Real Networks
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. RMS files are often referred to as RealPlayer videos because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
AutoCAD (data) by Autodesk
AutoCAD is a computer-aided design software mainly used in civil engineering and architecture sectors. RiverCAD, a hydraulics and liquid modeling software that was integrated into AutoCAD stored some DRM information in RMS files. These RMS files aren't used anymore. This file format is classified as Data. Related links: Boss International Named Autodesk Independent Software Vendor
Dynamite VSP (road marking object style) by 3am Solutions
Dynamite VSP is a 3D visualization tool designed specifically for civil engineers and transport infrastructure planners. Road marking object style data used by the program are stored in RMS files. This file format is classified as Simple text file.
Rise of Nations (random map script) by Microsoft
Rise of Nations is a turn-based real-time strategy video game. Random map scripts used to generate random maps within the game are stored in RMS files. This file format is classified as Game.

RMS file format details:

Why is it important to know the file format? This is the only way to find out which program to use to open the file. Each file format has a unique extension and almost always a unique signature. For example, Microsoft Word documents have the extension .docx and the signature (usually the first 3 characters in this file) PK. Frequently, however, one file extension is used by different programs for different file formats, and one file format for different file extensions. When there is a problem with a file, the first step to solving it is to determine the file format. Our analysis of the RMS files produces the following result:

The RMS file extension is not widely used. Such a file does not have a uniform file format. However, the following two file formats are common:

15% of all RMS files use the same file format, which can be identified by the letters "midp-rms" at the beginning. They consist of unreadable binary data. The files are often between 72 bytes and 3 KB in size. The files contain the following words: midp-rms. Files like these have the following tags: hist, dichat, reserved, spaces and neon.
6% of all RMS files start with the bytes 01 00 00 00 crucial for this file format. These files contain neither text nor words, but only data. The file size is in the range of 16 MB to 320 MB. The following filename is common: Ch02_CH 02.rms.

The remaining 79% of all RMS files are files with no common format, frequently e.g. RMSFB. Sometimes used for prefiltered, data or func. If you want to find out which format your RMS file belongs to, just click on the button "Choose your .rms file to analyze".

Technical Data for RMS File Extension

File classification:

Video

Related files:

rmi, rpmsg, pfile, ppdf, idx, jad, nfc, 112, per, rsm, docx, ras, exe, rm, awb, smil

Related links:

Helix (multimedia project)

Mime type:

application/vnd.jcp.javame.midlet-rms

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: RealPlayer.RMS.6, FileType: Secure RealAudio / RealVideo File, AppName: RealPlayer
EXEFile: RealPlay.exe

ProgramID: RealPlayer.RMS.6, FileType: Secure RealMedia File, AppName: RealOne Player
EXEFile: RealPlay.exe

ProgramID: RealPlayer.RMS.6, FileType: Secure RealMedia File, AppName: RealPlayer
EXEFile: RealPlay.exe

ProgramID: RealPlayer.RMS.6
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Real\RealOne Player\RealPlay.exe %1

ProgramID: RealPlayer.RMS.6
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe %1

ProgramID: RealPlayer.RMS.6
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe /m

ProgramID: RealPlayer.RMS.6
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe /m application/vnd.rn-realmedia-secure %1

ProgramID: RealPlayer.RMS.6
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\RealOne Player\RealPlay.exe %1

ProgramID: RealPlayer.RMS.6
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\RealPlay.exe %1

ProgramID: RealPlayer.RMS.6
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe %1

ProgramID: RealPlayer.RMS.6
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\RealPlayer 10\RealPlay.exe %1

ProgramID: ACEMegaCoDecSPack.RealMediaFileS
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACE Mega CoDecS Pack\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe %1 /open

ProgramID: ACEMegaCoDecSPack.RealMediaFileS
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACE Mega CoDecS Pack\BSPlayer\bsplayer.exe /open

ProgramID: ACEMegaCoDecSPack.RealMediaFileS
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACE Mega CoDecS Pack\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe

ProgramID: KMPlayer.rms
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\The KMPlayer\KMPlayer.exe

ProgramID: RealPlayer.RMS.6
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Dhamu\Download\RealPlay.exe

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an rms DRM-proctected media is a special file format by Real Networks and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with RMS files

Associate the RMS file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open drm-proctected medias. Because only the current version supports the latest RMS file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Real Networks manufacturer website after an available RealPlayer update.
To make sure that your RMS file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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