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RWS File - What is an .rws file and how do I open it?
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What is an RWS file? An RWS file is a save game file created by RimWorld, a sci-fi colony sim game. It contains information about the state of the game, which allows games to be stopped then resumed. RWS files are saved in XML format.
More Information RWS files are meant to be opened by RimWorld to resume a game. However, you can manually open and edit RWS files since the contents are saved in XML format. You can use a text editor, such as Notepad or TextEdit, to open RWS files. RWS files are saved in the following locations: Windows - C:\Users\[username]\AppData\LocalLow\Ludeon Studios\RimWorld by Ludeon Studios\Saves\ macOS - ~/Library/Application/Support/RimWorld/ Linux - ~/.cpnfig/unity3d/Ludeon Studios/RimWorld by Ludeon Studios/Saves/
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.RWS File Extension
3 file types use the .rws file extension.
RimWorld Game Save File
| Developer | Ludeon Studios |
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4.6 | 14 Votes |
What is an RWS file?
An RWS file is a save game file created by RimWorld, a sci-fi colony sim game. It contains information about the state of the game, which allows games to be stopped then resumed. RWS files are saved in XML format.
More Information
RWS files are meant to be opened by RimWorld to resume a game. However, you can manually open and edit RWS files since the contents are saved in XML format. You can use a text editor, such as Notepad or TextEdit, to open RWS files.
RWS files are saved in the following locations:
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Programs that open RWS files
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Ludeon Studios RimWorld
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Ludeon Studios RimWorld
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Ludeon Studios RimWorld
Paid
Category: Game Files
Updated: December 17, 2018
RenderWare Stream
| Developer | Criterion Software |
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3.3 | 12 Votes |
An RWS file may also be a game data file used by a game developed using Criterion Software's RenderWare engine. Typically, RWS files contain in-game music and/or sound effects. However, RWS files may contain other types of game data, such as 3D models, textures, or other game assets.
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Because RWS files' contents vary, programs that can open some RWS files may not be able to open others. For example, while vgmstream can play audio stored in RWS files, it cannot extract or show 3D models stored in RWS files.
Examples of games that use RWS files include:
NOTE: Some games use RenderWare Stream files saved with different file extensions. For example, Grand Theft Auto III includes RenderWare Stream files that use the .DFF and .TXD extensions. These extensions denote the specific type of game data the files contain.
How to open an RWS file
If an RWS file contains audio data, you can open it with:
How to convert an RWS file
You can use RWS2WAV (Windows) to convert RWS files that contain audio data to the .WAV (WAVE Audio) format. You can also use Foobar2000 to convert RWS files to WAV and other common audio formats, provided you have the vgmstream plug-in installed.
Programs that open RWS files
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vgmstream
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Foobar2000 with vgmstream plug-in installed
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Nullsoft Winamp with vgmstream plug-in installed
Free
RWS2WAV
Free
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vgmstream
Free
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vgmstream
Free
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vgmstream-web
Free
Category: Game Files
Updated: November 13, 2023
Retina Wireless Scanner File
| Developer | eEye Digital Security |
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1.3 | 3 Votes |
File created by Retina Wireless Scanner, a program used for detecting wireless devices; saves data about discovered devices, including IP and MAC addresses, encryption protocols used, and other information.
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Retina Wireless Scanner is used in corporate and security environments to detect unauthorized wireless devices. RWS files act as evidence logs from performed scans.
NOTE: Development and support of the Retina Wireless Scanner software has been discontinued.
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eEye Digital Security Retina Wireless Scanner
Category: Data Files
Updated: July 20, 2011