Open dialog box in Paint does not show RLE format option due to design.
Cause:
Even thought Paint can open RLE files, it is not available as a choice in the 'Files of type' list box.
Solution:
Select 'All Files (*.*)' from the 'Files of Type' drop-down list box.
To open RLE files:
1) Select the 'File' menu and select 'Open'. (The 'Open' dialog box appears.)
2) In the 'Files of type' drop-down list box, select 'All Files'.
'Files of type' drop-down list box
3) In the 'Look in' drop-down list box, select the folder where the RLE file is located.
4) Select the RLE file and click 'Open'.