Files with r16 extension can be encountered as special heightmap tile files, graphics representations of layers of terrain.
There are 2 other file types using
the R16 file extension!
.r16 - Norton Ghost rar file
.r16 - Split Multi-volume RAR compressed file archive (part 18)
Software that open r16 file
R16 file extension - R16 heightmap tile
What is r16 file? How to open r16 files?
File type specification:
File extension r16 is used for a special type of heightmap tile files, which are graphics representations of terrain maps saved in a specific raster format, 16 meaning 16-bit color.
It's a raw data format (often greyscale), if you want to open it in Photoshop, you have to specify where the data is located and enter correct dimension, for pictures that are no squares.
Terrain tools save the raw data as 1 channel, 16bit, PC ordering, with 0 bytes header.
A heightmap is a grayscale image used in 3D modeling to create terrain or landscape models. The white areas represent high areas and the black areas represent low areas.
These files are often used in games based on Unreal Engine (UE4).
Updated: February 6, 2024
List of recommended software applications associated to the .r16 file extension
Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open r16 file, edit r16 file, convert r16 file, view r16 file, play r16 file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).
Software that import r16 file - R16 heightmap tile
Programs supporting the exension r16 on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for import r16 file action.
