File Extension Library


.GIFV File Extension

  • Developer by: Imgur
  • Category: Video Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .GIFV files and how to open them?

Can't open .GIFV 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 .GIFV file.

What is a .GIFV file extension?

.GIFV file extension is created by Imgur. .GIFV has been classified as Video Files. The format of .GIFV file is Binary.

.GIFV is GIF Video File

A GIFV file is a video file saved in a format developed by Imgur that improves upon the GIF format. It contains video compressed in the H.264 format and stored inside an .MP4 file container.

GIF is a popular format for sharing short animation loops on the web, which includes sites such as Twitter and Imgur. The GIFV format is part of Imgur's "Project GIFV" initiative to improve the GIF format. One of the main upgrades of the format is that GIFV files are significantly smaller than GIF files, which enables faster loading speeds.

NOTE: The Imgur site converts uploaded GIF files to the GIFV format.

List of all softwares that can open the GIF Video File
iOS
Imgur
Android
Imgur
Web
Imgur

How to fix problems with .GIFV files

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