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Basic information about AVV file

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

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


1.Detail information about AVV file extension: Avid Volume Bin File

File type Avid Volume Bin File Category Video Files
Developer Avid Technology File format Binary
Description AVV file is a Avid Volume Bin File developed by Avid Technology. Library or "bin" of media files created by Avid Media Composer, a professional video editing application; bundles media files in a single location so that they can be organized and managed more easily; allows multiple versions of input files (e.g., English and Spanish audio) to be stored simultaneously.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert AVV files

Windows		 Avid Media Composer

macOS		 Avid Media Composer



Can't open a AVV 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.AVV”。

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 AVV extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the AVV 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.