File Extension Library


.CVX File Extension

  • Developer by: ACD Systems
  • Category: Vector Image Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .CVX files and how to open them?

Can't open .CVX file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .CVX file.

What is a .CVX file extension?

.CVX file extension is created by ACD Systems. .CVX has been classified as Vector Image Files. The format of .CVX file is Binary.

.CVX is Canvas Drawing File

Drawing file created by Canvas, a program used to create technical illustrations and other drawings; may contain both raster and vector graphics; also includes project drawing settings such as layers and image effects; can be saved as Canvas proprietary .CVI images, or exported to one of over 40 different raster and vector file formats.

CVX files were introduced with Canvas version 9. Canvas 11 still uses ".cvx" as the default extension for saving drawing projects. CVX files are compatible with Canvas 6 and later.

NOTE: ACD Systems discontinued Canvas development for the Mac after Canvas X, which was released in 2005. Canvas 11 was developed exclusively for Windows.

List of all softwares that can open the Canvas Drawing File
Windows
ACD Systems Canvas X 2019
ACD Canvas 9 Viewer
ACD Systems ACDSee 2018
Mac
ACD Canvas 9 Viewer

How to fix problems with .CVX files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .CVX files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .CVX file format
  2. You need to check the .CVX file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)