RAP stands for Rights Authorization Protocol. In the context of the PS3, RAP files are small (usually a few hundred bytes) license files used to authorize content downloaded from Sony’s official PlayStation Store.
When you purchase or download a game, DLC, theme, or avatar from PSN, Sony issues a RAP file tied to:
These files allow the PS3 to decrypt and use the purchased content.
These collections are often categorized by region (NPEB for Europe, NPUB for USA, NPJB for Japan) and content type (PSN Games, PS1 Classics, PS2 Classics, DLC, Themes). A typical "All Rap Files" archive serves as a database of keys for the vast majority of the PS3 digital library.
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