File Extension Library


.LRV File Extension

  • Developer by: GoPro, Inc.
  • Category: Digital video and movie Files

What are .LRV files and how to open them?

Can't open .LRV 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 .LRV file.

What is a .LRV file extension?

.LRV file extension is created by GoPro, Inc.. .LRV has been classified as Digital video and movie Files.

.LRV is GoPro low resolution video

The lrv file extension is associated with the GoPro HD digital cameras used for extreme-action video photography like GoPro Hero2 and Hero3.

The lrv file stores captured video by GoPro.

The lrv file uses MPEG-4 video file format, resolution 240p at 29.97 frames per second.

The low resolution video is created paralleled with high resolution video to reduce compute requirements for editing the video. After the LRV video is edited the final HD video will be generated.

If you need to playback GoPro LRV MPEG-4 video without default GoPro software, rename lrv file extension to mp4.

Now you are able to playback video in VLC Player, QuickTime Player, Windows Media Player etc.


How to open:

Use any video playback tool to view content of *.lrv files.

How to convert:

Use compatible tools to export *.lrv files to other formats.

How to fix problems with .LRV files

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