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Basic information about PVM file

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

There are 5 file types using the PVM file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PVM file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PVM file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PVM file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the PVM file?
How to open a PVM file?
What programs do I need to open a PVM file?
What programs help to create and edit a PVM file?
How to convert PVM files to another file format?
How to convert another files to PVM file format?

1.Detail information about PVM file extension: Parallels Virtual Machine

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PVM files
File type	Parallels Virtual Machine	Category	Disk Image Files
Developer	Parallels	File format	Binary
Description	PVM file is a Parallels Virtual Machine developed by Parallels. A PVM file is a virtual machine created with Parallels Desktop emulation software. It contains the contents of a hard drive and memory that are used to load a Windows operating system (or other supported OS) on a Macintosh computer.
macOS	Parallels Desktop 13 for Mac VMware Fusion 10

2.Detail information about PVM file extension: Photo Video Manifest File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PVM files
File type	Photo Video Manifest File	Category	Text Files
Developer	OSTA	File format	XML
Description	PVM file is a Photo Video Manifest File developed by OSTA.
Windows	OSTA MPV Reader, Writer, or Player HP Image Zone Visual MIBrowser
macOS	HP Image Zone

3.Detail information about PVM file extension: HP Photo Album

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PVM files
File type	HP Photo Album	Category	Misc Files
Developer	HP	File format	N/A
Description	PVM file is a HP Photo Album developed by HP.
Windows	HP Image Zone Express

4.Detail information about PVM file extension: OSTA.org MusicPhotoVideo Format

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PVM files
File type	OSTA.org MusicPhotoVideo Format	Category	Data Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	PVM file is a OSTA.org MusicPhotoVideo Format.
Windows	HP Image Zone Express HP Photosmart Essential

5.Detail information about PVM file extension: Sonic Adventure DX Game Object File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PVM files
File type	Sonic Adventure DX Game Object File	Category	Game Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	PVM file is a Sonic Adventure DX Game Object File.
Windows	Sonic Adventure DX

How to convert PVM files to another file format?

There are 4 records in our database eligible for PVM files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve PVM to another files conversion, you may use the option.

How to convert another files to PVM file format?

There are 4 records in our database eligible for another files to PVM file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to PVM conversion, you may use the option.

Can't open a PVM 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.PVM”。

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 PVM extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the PVM 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.