CTV3

Basic information about CTV3 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension CTV3（*.CTV3 or *.ctv3）, 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 CTV3 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the CTV3 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the CTV3 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support CTV3 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the CTV3 file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the CTV3 file?
How to open a CTV3 file?
What programs do I need to open a CTV3 file?
What programs help to create and edit a CTV3 file?
How to convert CTV3 files to another file format?
How to convert another files to CTV3 file format?

1.Detail information about CTV3 file extension: Citavi 3 Project File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert CTV3 files
File type	Citavi 3 Project File	Category	Data Files
Developer	Swiss Academic Software	File format	Binary
Description	CTV3 file is a Citavi 3 Project File developed by Swiss Academic Software. Project file created by Citavi, a reference management program for Windows; may include various types of bibliographic and citation data about information sources; may also include written notes; used for saving research and source information.
Windows	Swiss Academic Citavi

Can't open a CTV3 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.CTV3”。

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 CTV3 extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support CTV3 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 CTV3 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 CTV3 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a CTV3 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 CTV3 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the CTV3 file is damaged.
Whether the CTV3 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the CTV3 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the CTV3 file format is incompletely.
Whether the CTV3 file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a CTV3 file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a CTV3 file.

If the CTV3 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.