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Basic information about PVF file

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

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


1.Detail information about PVF file extension: Portable Voice Format

File type Portable Voice Format Category Audio Files
Developer Marc Schaefer File format N/A
Description PVF file is a Portable Voice Format developed by Marc Schaefer. A PVF file is an audio file saved in the portable voice format (PVF). It contains human speech, most likely recorded from a phone call using Mgetty-voice, also known as Vgetty, which is a software package used to create an answering machine on a Unix computer using a voice modem.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PVF files

Windows		 Nullsoft Winamp
Factory Audio Converter

macOS		 Nullsoft Winamp

Linux		 Vgetty



Can't open a PVF 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.PVF”。

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 PVF extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the PVF 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.