Basic information about CVX file

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

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


1.Detail information about CVX file extension: Canvas Drawing File

File type Canvas Drawing File Category Vector Image Files
Developer ACD Systems File format Binary
Description CVX file is a Canvas Drawing File developed by ACD Systems. Drawing file created by Canvas, a program used to create technical illustrations and other drawings; may contain both raster and vector graphics; also includes project drawing settings such as layers and image effects; can be saved as Canvas proprietary .CVI images, or exported to one of over 40 different raster and vector file formats.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CVX files

Windows		 ACD Systems Canvas X 2017
ACD Canvas 9 Viewer
ACD Systems ACDSee 2018
ACDSee Photo Manager

macOS		 ACD Canvas 9 Viewer



How to convert CVX files to another file format?

There are 3 records in our database eligible for CVX files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve CVX to another files conversion, you may use the option.

CVX to CNV CVX to DXF CVX to PDF


How to convert another files to CVX file format?

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

PDF to CVX


Can't open a CVX 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.CVX”。

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 CVX extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the CVX 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.