All about RCP Files

The RCP file type is primarily associated with Autodesk ReCap.

RCP	File extension: RCP
	File type:	project file container

What is an RCP file?

RCP files mostly belong to Autodesk ReCap. RCP files serve different purposes depending on their origin. The most common use is as an Autodesk ReCap project file used to store point cloud data from laser scans. This type of file is a compressed container (often based on the ZIP format) that bundles collected scan data, settings, and geometry for later analysis or visualization.
Other applications include:

Music Data: Some RCP files store music information for legacy PC systems, such as those used by Roland.

Microscope Recipes: Certain RCP files hold configuration and recipe data for microscope systems (using Microsoft Compound file structures) as seen with Zeiss and Tescan equipment.

Game Save Data: In some cases, RCP files are used by games like Exanima to save the state of gameplay.

Test Data: MATLAB and similar platforms may use RCP files to hold experimental or corrosion testing data.

Cooking Recipes: Rarely, the extension is applied to files that store cooking recipes for supported kitchen machines.

FilExt.com note: To open and view an RCP file, use the application that created it. For Autodesk ReCap projects, for instance, you can download and use Autodesk ReCap from Autodesk.

How do you open RCP files?

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

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How to extract texts from RCP files or capture a screenshot to PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...

You can extract texts from RCP file or capture a preview screenshot using our online RCP file viewer:

To do this, click the button "Choose your .rcp file to view" on this page.
After your file is opened in browser,
click "Save as..." in the menu.
Then choose the file format (e.g. JPG, PDF, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
Download the converted file.

Programs that open and convert RCP files:

Autodesk ReCap
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. RCP files are often referred to as Autodesk ReCap 3d images because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Recomposer
Rich Chart Builder (Project) by Blue Pacific Software
Rich Chart Builder transforms your data charts into communication. Data charts can be an interactive experiences with visuals, animation and even voice explanations describing the important facts behind the numbers.

RCP file format details:

To find out what program is needed to open RCP files, you need to determine the file format. The file format can be deduced from the file extension and the signature. However, different programs can use the same file extension, and file extensions can be assigned incorrectly. So a detailed analysis of a file is vital in order to determine the format and the associated program. Our evaluation of the RCP files looks like this:

Files with the RCP extension are quite widely used. This file type includes different formats for the applicable programs. The two most popular formats are as follows:

55% of all RCP files use ZIP compression, i.e. an RCP file contains several compressed files. The 1 to 3 compressed files are called rs_screenshot__.bmp. Tip: If you rename the file ending to .zip and then double-click it, you see the included files and images. The file size is in the range of 1 KB to 2 MB. These files are often associated with recap, scan, project, building, unified, moraca, cloud, clean and model.
4% of all RCP files start with the bytes RC, which are crucial for this file format. They consist of unreadable binary data. RCP files are between 7 KB and 180 KB in size. The following keywords are characteristic: RCM-PC98V2.0(C)COME ON MUSIC.

The remaining 41% of all RCP files are files with no common format, the following 5 formats can be found: DOC. Sometimes used for recipe, export or track. You can get all the details of your RCP file by dragging it onto this page or by clicking the button "Choose your .rcp file to view" above.

Technical Data for RCP File Extension

File classification:

3D Image

Related files:

rcs, rcproj, mat, rcc, bk1, rsg, zip, bk3, rpc, bk2, rcf, rgcp, pts, xml, rar, txt, rsp, fls, dat, img, pcp, dwg, r36, g18, g36, sav

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: RichChartProject
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Rich Chart Server\builder\RichChartBuilder.exe

an rcp project file container is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with RCP files

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