RLC Converter
Convert RLC files online for free
Drop or upload your .RLC file
How to convert your RLC file
- Click Select File above, and choose your RLC file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert RLC to another file type
The converter easily converts your RLC file to various formats—free and online. No ArcGIS or extra software needed.
- RLC to SHP
- RLC to KML
- RLC to KMZ
- RLC to GPX
- RLC to GEOJSON
- RLC to TOPOJSON
- RLC to TIF
- RLC to TIFF
- RLC to ECW
- RLC to SID
- RLC to IMG
- RLC to DEM
Convert a file to RLC
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the RLC file type—in the best quality.
- LAZ to RLC
- KMZ to RLC
- DTM to RLC
- CSV to RLC
- DEM to RLC
- PRJ to RLC
- LAS to RLC
- GPX to RLC
- DSM to RLC
- SHP to RLC
- DBF to RLC
- KML to RLC
About RLC files
RLC files are a proprietary raster image format associated with ArcGIS, a geographic information system software used for working with maps and geographical data. While RLC files are efficient for storing compressed raster images, they come with certain limitations, particularly in terms of compatibility with other software applications.
To convert RLC files into more widely used formats, such as JPEG, PNG, BMP, TIFF, and GIF, you can use specialized software like GIMP, a free and open-source image editor, or Adobe Photoshop, known for its extensive format support and powerful editing capabilities.
For those seeking more technical conversions, IrfanView can also handle RLC files and convert them to various formats. When dealing with RLC files, it s crucial to consider their large file size and the potential for data loss during conversion, as some formats may not support all the detailed data contained within an RLC file.
Challenges and Drawbacks:
- Limited software support for RLC files can make them difficult to open and edit.
- Conversion may result in loss of quality or data, especially when converting to less sophisticated file types.
- The complexity of the file's data structure can pose challenges for accurate conversion.
Given these challenges, it s often more convenient to use a reliable service like Convert.Guru, which simplifies the conversion process. We recommend dragging and dropping your RLC files onto the Convert.Guru webpage. With Convert.Guru, you can easily convert RLC files to different formats without worrying about software compatibility issues or data loss.
The RLC Converter Story
The history of Convert.Guru began more than 25 years ago in California, when Tom Simondi published the most comprehensive database of file formats on his website. Before that, Tom had worked on Space Shuttle development at the Air Force Systems Command’s Space Division in Los Angeles. He is known as one of the top programmers of the late 1980s.
When Microsoft integrated Tom’s Filext database into Windows XP, it became the leading platform for analyzing and processing file types and formats.
Today, we use the latest technologies to analyze, process, and convert one of the world's largest collections of file formats. We are committed to developing the best RLC converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.