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Basic information about ACV file

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

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


1.Detail information about ACV file extension: Photoshop Curves File

File type Photoshop Curves File Category Settings Files
Developer Adobe Systems File format Binary
Description ACV file is a Photoshop Curves File developed by Adobe Systems. Adjustment curve created by Photoshop, a professional image-editing application; stores modifications that can be applied to digital photos and other images; commonly used to fine tune RGB colors and tonality before printing, or for correcting images for digital publishing.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ACV files

Windows		 Adobe Photoshop CC 2017
Adobe Creative Cloud
Adobe Creative Suite

macOS		 Adobe Photoshop CC 2017



Can't open a ACV 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.ACV”。

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 ACV extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the ACV 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.