RDATA File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .RData
Alternate Extension .rda
MIME Type application/x-gzip
Type of Format Binary
Primary Association R Programming Language
Used by R Environment
Content Type Data Objects
Compression Optional (gzip)
Editable No (Binary format)
Open Standard Yes
Encryption Support No
Main Purpose To store R data objects in a single file
Serialization Format Binary serialization
Direct Editing Not possible without specific R commands or tools
R Version Compatibility Backward compatibility may exist, forward compatibility not guaranteed
Can Store Multiple Objects Yes
Default Save Command in R save()
Default Load Command in R load()
Can store workspace Image Yes, using save.image()
Advantages Efficient storage of R objects; facilitates sharing and transport
Disadvantages May contain arbitrary code that could execute upon loading