REP File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .rep
Full Name BusinessObjects Report File
Primary Application SAP Crystal Reports
MIME Type application/octet-stream
Binary or Text Binary
Can Contain Scripts No
Open/Edit with Windows SAP Crystal Reports
Open/Edit with macOS Not Natively Supported
Open/Edit with Linux Not Natively Supported
File Category Report File
ASCII Format Availability No
Encryption Support Yes, within software capabilities
Compression Not inherently, but can be compressed with external tools
Primary Use Data Analysis and Reporting
Used by Industries Business, Finance, Education, Healthcare
Editable Yes, with the appropriate software
Version Control Managed within SAP Crystal Reports software
Security Features Access Control, Encryption
Supporting Applications Third-party .NET, Java SDKs or libraries for integration
Associated Files .rpt (report design file)
Advantages Standardized format, Integration with SAP products, Wide industry recognition
Disadvantages Proprietary format, Requires specific software to open/edit