What is RAT file?
The RAT file extension is the main file in a PICS Rating File. It contains a unique identification number of the computer and all of the information saved on the system, including hardware identifiers and operating system versions. The extension is also used to determine whether or not a computer has been infected with malware.
RAT Format details
| Full Name | PICS Rating Format |
|---|---|
| Developer | W3C |
| Category | Misc Files |
Tools that will help you view RAT files
Sometimes you need to quickly preview the contents of a file with the RAT extension. In such a situation, many people decide to find a tool that, according to its creators, can display the contents of the RAT file and many other types of files (All in One Viewer).
Of course, there are such tools. However, it should be remembered that they may display the data contained in the RAT file differently than the application dedicated to handling the RAT file extension. When you cannot afford to have the data of the RAT file displayed different from the original, you should use the applications developed to work with the RAT file.
Below you will find a list of software programs that will help you with this. These software programs will help you view the content of the RAT file, minimizing possible errors that may arise with other tools.
RAT File Viewers
- Microsoft Content Advisor
- RATS