RIC file: How can I open a .RIC file?
The table below provides useful information about the .ric file extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the .ric file?
- What program do I need to open a .ric file?
- How can the .ric file be opened, edited or printed?
- How can I convert .ric files to another format?
We hope you find this page helpful and a valuable resource.
✅ Ricoh Fax Image

The RIC file is a Ricoh Fax Image.
✅ Lego Mindstorms NXT Image File

The RIC file is a Lego Mindstorms NXT Image File. LEGO Mindstorms NXT is a programmable robotics kit released by LEGO. NXT-G is a graphical programming environment that comes bundled with the NXT.
⚠ Be careful with .ric files.
It's important to know that the .ric file extension can be used by various programs, not just the ones you expect. This includes potentially harmful software or malware that might create .ric files. Be cautious when dealing with .ric files from unknown sources.
🔄 .ric converters
The following softwares are capable of converting .ric files to other formats:
For example, using the softwares above, a .ric file can be converted into one of the following formats:
🚫 The .ric file extension is often given incorrectly!
According to the searches on our site, these misspellings were the most common in the past year:
Is it possible that the filename extension is misspelled?
We found the following similar file extensions in our database:
🔴 Can't open a .ric file?
When you double-click a file to open it, Windows examines the filename extension. If Windows recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When Windows does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:
Select an app to open this .ric file
It means that the operating system does not have a default app associated with the .ric file type. To resolve this issue and open the file, you can take the following steps:
- Right-click on the .ric file. A context menu will appear.
- From the context menu, select Open with. Windows will display a list of recommended apps.
- If the desired app is listed, select it from the provided options.
- If you cannot find the appropriate app, you may need to install software that supports the specific file type.
If you don't know how to change the default app for the .ric file, check the FAQ.
🔴 Can I change the extension of files?
Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. The extension of a file serves as a hint to the operating system and various software programs about the type of data contained within the file. When you alter a file's extension, you essentially modify how software applications interpret and handle that file. Every file has a specific format, also known as its file type or file format. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format.
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