Basic information about OVR file

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

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


1.Detail information about OVR file extension: The Overlay Maker Overlay File

File type The Overlay Maker Overlay File Category Vector Image Files
Developer The Overlay Maker File format Binary
Description OVR file is a The Overlay Maker Overlay File developed by The Overlay Maker. Drawing overlay file created by The Overlay Maker, a program used for annotating maps; supports drawn objects such as text, icons, and other vector and raster graphics; stores references to drawn resources and the map, but not the resource files themselves.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert OVR files

Windows		 The Overlay Maker

macOS		 The Overlay Maker

Linux		 The Overlay Maker



Can't open a OVR 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.OVR”。

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 OVR extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the OVR 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.