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Really Simple Syndication - RSS file format
File type: Source code and script file, Internet related file
RSS is an XML based text file format used by Really Simple Syndication or Rich Site Summary (RSS) service. RSS service is used by many websites to publish news to their users or to RSS news aggregators. Users can reed news by using services like Google Reader, Feedly or RSS feed reader software.
Found 6 different file type records with the same rss filename suffix.
What is rss file?
File type category:
Source code and script file
Internet related file
Date updated: December 31, 2024
File extension rss is commonly used for Really Simple Syndication format.
The rss file is stored in an XML (eXtensible Markup Language) format modified to share headlines, annotations, samples of an article etc. through RSS service. RSS means Really Simple Syndication (also known as Rich Site Summary).
The rss XML files can be read in a software called "feed reader" or "RSS aggregator". Popular web browsers, like Internet Explorer, Chrome etc. contain a simple form of RSS aggregator. To subscribe a feed you need to click on an icon in browser that identifies RSS feed of an website.
The initials "RSS" are used to refer to the following formats:
- Really Simple Syndication (RSS 2.0)
- RDF Site Summary (RSS 1.0 and RSS 0.90)
- Rich Site Summary (RSS 0.91)
RSS formats are specified using XML, a generic specification for the creation of data formats.
RSS Syntax
RSS XML text file contains static information about web site (title, links, language) as well as dynamic information about new articles and new content. All information are start and end with tags (a set of HTML-like tags).
Each story is defined by an ITEM tag, which contains a headline TITLE, URL, and DESCRIPTION. Here's an example:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<rss version="2.0">
<channel>
<title>File-Extensions.org Articles</title>
<link>https://www.file-extensions.org/rss/articles</link>
<description>RSS channel description....</description>
<language>en-us</language>
<item>
<title>Feedly: Google Reader alternative</title>
<link>http://www.example.com/article1.html</link>
<description>
Google announced that it will discontinue and remove Google Reader RSS aggregator from its free services - with the date of final stop being set to 1st July 2013...
</description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Disable lock screen in Windows 8</title>
<link>http://www.example.com/article2.html</link>
<description>
Whilst the lock screen in Windows 8......
</description>
</item>
...
RSS channel can contain up to 15 items and also can be easily parsed by server-side scripting languages (PHP, Perl etc.).
The valid RSS XML file can be registered in various web RSS aggregators. After the RSS file on your web is updated, all RSS aggreators, where you have your RSS feed subscribed, automatically actualize information for users.
MIME types:
application/rss+xml
How to open rss file?
Use some RSS feed reader software to get the information from a *.rss file.
How to convert rss file?
There is no reason to convert *.rss files to other file formats.
Suggested software to open rss file:
Associated software actions with the rss file
Software applications that can open rss files:
FeedDemon (Microsoft Windows)
WebReader (Microsoft Windows)
Reeder for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Cappuccino (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Feedly for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
NewsGator Online (Multiplatform)
Feedly (On-line services)
Reeder for iPhone (Apple iOS)
Google Reader for Android (Google Android)
PlanMan image data
File type category:
Graphics file
Date updated: January 21, 2019
The rss file extension is associated with PlanMan (also known as RapidPlan) an application for Microsoft Windows used to control traffic and make traffic plans.
The rss file stores image created in the RapidPlan.
How to open rss file?
Use PlanMan to open *.rss image files.
How to convert rss file?
Probably can be exported to other formats.
Suggested software to open rss file:
Associated software actions with the rss file
Software applications that can open rss files:
RapidPlan (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that can edit rss files:
RapidPlan (Microsoft Windows)
Software capable of saving rss files:
RapidPlan (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that create rss files:
RapidPlan (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that handle other tasks involving rss files:
RapidPlan (Microsoft Windows)
RAM Structural System model
File type category:
3d graphics, CAD-CAM-CAE file
Date updated: November 6, 2017
The rss file extension is associated with the RAM Structural System, a structural design software for buildings, available for Microsoft Windows, developed by Bentley.
The rss file stores model from this program.
How to open rss file?
Use RAM Structural System to work with *.rss files.
How to convert rss file?
Compatible tools may be able to export *.rss files to other formats.
Suggested software to open rss file:
Associated software actions with the rss file
Software applications that can open rss files:
RAM Structural System (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that can edit rss files:
RAM Structural System (Microsoft Windows)
Software capable of saving rss files:
RAM Structural System (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that create rss files:
RAM Structural System (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that handle other tasks involving rss files:
RAM Structural System (Microsoft Windows)
ReliaSoft BlockSim data
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: August 27, 2019
The rss file extension is associated with the ReliaSoft BlockSim, a system reliability and maintainability analysis software tool for Microsoft Windows operating system.
The rss file stores various data used for internal purposes of the BlockSim.
How to open rss file?
Probably not meant to be accessed by the user.
How to convert rss file?
Probably cannot be converted to anything else.
Suggested software to open rss file:
Associated software actions with the rss file
Software applications that handle other tasks involving rss files:
BlockSim (Microsoft Windows)
Rockwell Logix 500 SLC-5 software data
File type category:
Source code and script file
Date updated: August 11, 2022
The rss file extension is related to Rockwell Logix 500 SLC-5 software for industrial machines.
As part of the Rockwell Automation Integrated Architecture, Logix platforms provide a single control architecture for discrete, drives, motion and process control systems. Whether you need a high-performance control system or a small, value-based control system, Logix platforms provide the right control system for your applications.
A rss file contains program written in Rockwell software.
How to open rss file?
Use RSLogix software to open *.rss files.
Suggested software to open rss file:
Associated software actions with the rss file
Software applications that can open rss files:
RSLogix 5000 (Microsoft Windows)
RSLogix 5 (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that handle other tasks involving rss files:
RSLogix 5000 (Microsoft Windows)
RSLogix 5 (Microsoft Windows)
Symbian OS application resource file
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: March 1, 2013
The RSS file extension is associated with the Symbian OS operating system for smart phones often used by Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Samsung etc. The .rss stores resources for Symbian application.
Symbian OS is discontinued product.
