.XV File Extension

Developer by: Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet
Category: Bitmap image Files

What is an .XV file?

.XV file extension is created by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet. .XV has been classified as Bitmap image Files.

.XV is Khoros Visualization bitmap image

File extension xv is used for Khoros Visualization Image File Format, some sort of VIFF bitmap image. Most likely rare or obsolete file format.

.XV file format is deprecated and this file format is no longer supported.

Currently, .XV file type is not actively used and is obsolete. This usually happens with system files in older operating systems, files from long-discontinued software, or with previous versions of some file types (documents, projects, images, etc.) that were replaced in later versions of the original programs.

How to open:

Several picture viewers should still be able to view .xv images,.

How to convert:

It should be possible to convert .xv to other picture formats with XnView / XnConvert.

How to Open .XV file on different platforms

Open .XV File on Windows

Right-click a .XV

Left-click "Open With" > "Choose another app"

Select the program that opens .XV file and Select check box "Always use this app to open .XV files" Press "Ok"

Open .XV File on Mac

Right-click (or Ctrl + Left-click) the .XV file

Click "Open With" > "Other.."

Then choose another program from the app list and press "Open"

Select check box "Turn on" for "Always open in app"

Open .XV File on Linux

Right click on the .XV file, choose "Open with" and select a program from the list above

Open .XV File on iPhone

Select a file. If you don't see an application to open the .XV file, tap "Share" and choose the right app.
Method 2
Save the file. Then open the app «Files». Touch and hold the file, then release your finger. You will see a black menu bar. After that tap "Share" and select an application.

Open .XV File on Android

Tap the Settings icon on an Android smartphone, then select «Applications». Click the Settings icon in the upper right corner of the screen, to change the default apps.
If you want to open, edit, save or even convert .XV files on Android, then your best bet is to download one of the dedicated apps available on Google Play.

How to fix problems with .XV files

You need to update the application that you normally use to open .XV files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .XV file format

You need to check the .XV file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)