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Basic information about MAV file

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

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


1.Detail information about MAV file extension: Access View File

File type Access View File Category Database Files
Developer Microsoft File format N/A
Description MAV file is a Access View File developed by Microsoft. Shortcut file created by Microsoft Access, a relational database desktop program for Windows; stores a query that returns the results as a virtual table; used for saving a view shortcut; can be opened by double-clicking the file.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MAV files

Windows		 Microsoft Access 2016
Microsoft Office



Can't open a MAV 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.MAV”。

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 MAV extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the MAV 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.