File Extension Library


.XAVC File Extension

  • Category: Digital video and movie Files

What are .XAVC files and how to open them?

Can't open .XAVC 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 .XAVC file.

What is a .XAVC file extension?

.XAVC file extension has been classified as Digital video and movie Files.

.XAVC is Sony XAVC video format

The XAVC file extension is used for newest HD video recording format by Sony that shall be be licensed for many latest devices with video recording capability. Software that will support XAVC include Adobe Creative Suite 6, Avid, Final Cut Pro X, Grass Valley's EDIUS Pro 7, Quantel, Rovi MainConcept SDK, and Sony Vegas Pro 12.


How to open:

Probably will be playable in many modern media players like VLC player.

How to convert:

As far as we know, this .xavc file type can't be converted to any other file format. This is usually the case of system, configuration, temporary, or data files containing data exclusive to only one software and used for its own purposes. Also some proprietary or closed file formats cannot be converted to more common file types in order to protect the intellectual property of the developer, which is for example the case of some DRM-protected multimedia files.

How to fix problems with .XAVC files

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