Data file
What is a .rdf file?
A .rdf file is a RDF/XML. This is a data file — structured information used by a program rather than read directly.
How to open a .rdf file
- Start with the program that produced it; that's almost always the right tool.
- Open it in a text editor to see whether it's readable text or binary.
- For database formats, DB Browser for SQLite or LibreOffice Base can often import it.
The registry records this extension against RDF/XML, so software from that family is the most likely match.
How to convert a .rdf file
- If you can view the data, exporting to .csv is usually the most portable option.
MIME type
When a .rdf file travels over the web, servers label it with this MIME type:
application/rdf+xmlThe technical record
For archivists, developers and the merely curious: these are the PRONOM registry entries for .rdf.
| Format name | Version | MIME type | PUID |
|---|---|---|---|
| RDF/XML | — | application/rdf+xml | fmt/875 |