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Basic information about GVI file

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

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


1.Detail information about GVI file extension: Google Video File

File type Google Video File Category Video Files
Developer Google File format N/A
Description GVI file is a Google Video File developed by Google. Video format used by Google Video Player, a video playback program developed by Google; similar to an .AVI file and encoded in DivX4 with an MP3 compressed audio track; can also be played by VLC if the file does not incorporate DRM encryption.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GVI files

Windows		 Google Video Player
VideoLAN VLC media player

macOS		 Google Video Player
Eltima Elmedia Player
VideoLAN VLC media player

Linux		 VideoLAN VLC media player



Can't open a GVI 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.GVI”。

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 GVI extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the GVI 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.