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Basic information about OV2 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension OV2（*.OV2 or *.ov2）, 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 OV2 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the OV2 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the OV2 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support OV2 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the OV2 file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the OV2 file?
  • How to open a OV2 file?
  • What programs do I need to open a OV2 file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a OV2 file?
  • How to convert OV2 files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to OV2 file format?


1.Detail information about OV2 file extension: TomTom Points of Interest Database

File type TomTom Points of Interest Database Category GIS Files
Developer TomTom File format N/A
Description OV2 file is a TomTom Points of Interest Database developed by TomTom. Database of locations called "points of interest" that can be overlaid on a TomTom navigation map; may be created manually with TomTom Navigator (using a Pocket PC device) or by converting an existing database to the TomTom Navigator format with TomTom HOME.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert OV2 files

Windows		 TomTom HOME
GPSBabel

macOS		 TomTom HOME
PoiView



How to convert OV2 files to another file format?

There are 5 records in our database eligible for OV2 files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve OV2 to another files conversion, you may use the option.

OV2 to GPX OV2 to ITN OV2 to KML OV2 to LMX
OV2 to MID


How to convert another files to OV2 file format?

There are 2 records in our database eligible for another files to OV2 file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to OV2 conversion, you may use the option.

GPX to OV2 ITN to OV2


Can't open a OV2 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.OV2”。

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 OV2 extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support OV2 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 OV2 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 OV2 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a OV2 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 OV2 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the OV2 file is damaged.
  • Whether the OV2 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the OV2 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the OV2 file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the OV2 file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a OV2 file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a OV2 file.

If the OV2 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.