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Basic information about PVR file

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

There are 2 file types using the PVR file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PVR file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PVR file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PVR file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the PVR file?
  • How to open a PVR file?
  • What programs do I need to open a PVR file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a PVR file?
  • How to convert PVR files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to PVR file format?


1.Detail information about PVR file extension: Wintal PVR Video File

File type Wintal PVR Video File Category Video Files
Developer Wintal International File format Binary
Description PVR file is a Wintal PVR Video File developed by Wintal International. Video file created by Wintal International PVR devices; contains MPEG-2 video recorded in the PAL/NTSC format; can be copied to a Mac or Windows computer using a USB connection.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PVR files

Windows		 Wintal International PVRX2 Player


2.Detail information about PVR file extension: POWERVR Texture File

File type POWERVR Texture File Category Raster Image Files
Developer Imagination Technologies File format Binary
Description PVR file is a POWERVR Texture File developed by Imagination Technologies.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PVR files

Windows		 Imagination Technologies PVRTexTool
Code'n'Web TexturePacker
Adobe Photoshop with PVR plugin
Speud Blue Swirl Dream Explorer
Chankast
Pvr2bmp

macOS
 Code'n'Web TexturePacker

Linux		 Imagination Technologies PVRTexTool
Code'n'Web TexturePacker



How to convert PVR files to another file format?

There are 2 records in our database eligible for PVR files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve PVR to another files conversion, you may use the option.

PVR to AVI PVR to MP4


Can't open a PVR 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.PVR”。

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 PVR extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the PVR 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.