Basic information about CV5 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension CV5（*.CV5 or *.cv5）, 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 CV5 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the CV5 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the CV5 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support CV5 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the CV5 file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the CV5 file?
  • How to open a CV5 file?
  • What programs do I need to open a CV5 file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a CV5 file?
  • How to convert CV5 files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to CV5 file format?


1.Detail information about CV5 file extension: Canvas 5 Drawing File

File type Canvas 5 Drawing File Category Vector Image Files
Developer ACD Systems File format Binary
Description CV5 file is a Canvas 5 Drawing File developed by ACD Systems. Image format used by Canvas 5, a technical illustration and drawing program; can contain both vector images and raster images; also compatible with newer versions of Canvas.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CV5 files

Windows		 ACD Systems Canvas X 2017



How to convert another files to CV5 file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for another files to CV5 file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to CV5 conversion, you may use the option.

CVS to CV5


Can't open a CV5 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.CV5”。

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 CV5 extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support CV5 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 CV5 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 CV5 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a CV5 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 CV5 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the CV5 file is damaged.
  • Whether the CV5 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the CV5 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the CV5 file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the CV5 file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a CV5 file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a CV5 file.

If the CV5 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.