File Extension Library


.ZVI File Extension

  • Developer by: Carl Zeiss
  • Category: Raster Image Files

What are .ZVI files and how to open them?

Can't open .ZVI 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 .ZVI file.

What is a .ZVI file extension?

.ZVI file extension is created by Carl Zeiss. .ZVI has been classified as Raster Image Files.

.ZVI is Zeiss Vision Image

A ZVI file is an image saved in the Zeiss Vision Image (ZVI) format. It contains a high-resolution image captured by a Zeiss microscope that supports up to 3x16 bit color and 16 bit monochrome. ZVI files also include metadata, such as camera and microscope settings.

ZVI files are created by AxioVision, a program used to capture images from a Zeiss microscope. The software not only allows you to capture images but also analyze the properties of structures of different materials. You can also export ZVI images to JPG, TIF, TGA, PNG, AVI, MOV, CMP, J2K, and BMP files. AxioVision is mainly used in the scientific field by metallurgists.

List of all softwares that can open the Zeiss Vision Image
Windows
Carl Zeiss AxioVision

How to fix problems with .ZVI files

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