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Basic information about XMV file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension XMV（*.XMV or *.xmv）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the XMV file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the XMV file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the XMV file with their brief description and a list of programs that support XMV file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the XMV file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the XMV file?
  • How to open a XMV file?
  • What programs do I need to open a XMV file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a XMV file?
  • How to convert XMV files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to XMV file format?


1.Detail information about XMV file extension: Xbox Media Video File

File type Xbox Media Video File Category Video Files
Developer Microsoft File format Binary
Description XMV file is a Xbox Media Video File developed by Microsoft. Video file used by some games for the Xbox console system; uses a format developed by Microsoft specifically for playback on the Xbox; typically converted from a .WMV file to the XMV format using xmvtool, a program included with the Xbox software development kit provided by Microsoft.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert XMV files

Windows		 FFmpeg

macOS		 FFmpeg

Linux		 FFmpeg



How to convert another files to XMV file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for another files to XMV file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to XMV conversion, you may use the option.

TSCPROJ to XMV


Can't open a XMV file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.XMV”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the XMV extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support XMV file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of XMV files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a XMV file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a XMV file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a XMV file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the XMV file is damaged.
  • Whether the XMV file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the XMV file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the XMV file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the XMV file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a XMV file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a XMV file.

If the XMV file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.