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.DIV File Extension

  • Category: GIS Files

What are .DIV files and how to open them?

Can't open .DIV 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 .DIV file.

What is a .DIV file extension?

.DIV file extension has been classified as GIS Files.

.DIV is DIVA-GIS Project File

Project file created with DIVA-GIS, a mapping and geographic data analysis program; includes a map image and a collection of layers used to display objects and properties on the map; also stores parameters that describes the map’s scale and center.

DIVA-GIS Project files can be created by selecting Project → New within the application. Objects can be added to the map by selecting Layer → Add.

NOTE: While DIV files include layers, the layer data is stored in separate files. These files are often saved with a .SHP extension in another directory. Since layers are saved separately from projects, when a project file is deleted, the layer data is still available.

List of all softwares that can open the DIVA-GIS Project File
Windows
DIVA-GIS

How to fix problems with .DIV files

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