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Convert RC to RES

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Is it possible to convert RC to RES?
Yes - RC converts to RES.

rc.exe (Windows SDK) compiles .rc into .res: run 'rc.exe myfile.rc' from Developer Command Prompt. The .res is then linked into EXE/DLL by the linker.

Also to RES: APS

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Last verified Nov 2026

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How to convert RC to RES

Converting a .RC file to .RES lets you open the content in software that prefers the .RES format, though some details may change compared with the original. We are still putting together the list of programs that handle .RC files.

A full step-by-step guide for this conversion is on the way; the information above is drawn straight from our database.

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