Basic information about AV file

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

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


1.Detail information about AV file extension: Final Draft AV Script

File type Final Draft AV Script Category Page Layout Files
Developer Final Draft File format N/A
Description AV file is a Final Draft AV Script developed by Final Draft. An AV file is a document created by Final Draft AV (version 1), a word processor used to create screenplays for commercials, corporate videos, and documentaries. It contains a script, which includes dialogue, character information, scenes, and video and audio columns. AV files also include information about the script, such as the title, length, writer, director, and draft version.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert AV files

Windows		 Final Draft AV

macOS		 Final Draft AV


2.Detail information about AV file extension: Video Surveillance File

File type Video Surveillance File Category Video Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description AV file is a Video Surveillance File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert AV files

Windows		 Yoosee CMSClient
SAMTECH GPlayer



How to convert AV files to another file format?

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

AV to FCF AV to FDS


How to convert another files to AV file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for another files to AV file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to AV conversion, you may use the option.

TREC to AV


Can't open a AV 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.AV”。

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 AV extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the AV 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.