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Basic information about HMV file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension HMV（*.HMV or *.hmv）, 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 HMV file yourself.

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


1.Detail information about HMV file extension: Houdini Movie File

File type Houdini Movie File Category Video Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description HMV file is a Houdini Movie File. File extension hmv is mainly associated with the Houdini, a family of 3D modeling and rendering software for Microsoft Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems.

A .hmv file contains movie recorded in Houdini software.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert HMV files

Windows		 Houdini



Can't open a HMV 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.HMV”。

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 HMV extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support HMV 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 HMV 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 HMV file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a HMV 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 HMV file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the HMV 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.