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Basic information about MBV file

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

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


1.Detail information about MBV file extension: JVC Everio MediaBrowser Movie

File type JVC Everio MediaBrowser Movie Category Video Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MBV file is a JVC Everio MediaBrowser Movie. The mbv file extension seems to be mainly related to JVC digital camcoders.

The mbv file contains captured video. These videos can be edited in the JVC Everio MediaBrowser, which is also able to burn and covert MBV video files.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MBV files

Windows		 Everio MediaBrowser
Everio MediaBrowser
VLC media player

macOS		 VLC media player for Mac

Linux		 VLC media player for Linux

Android		 VLC media player for Android

iOS		 VLC Media Player for iOS



Can't open a MBV 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.MBV”。

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 MBV extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the MBV 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.